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RULE BOOK 2017

DEAN: PROF SD SNYMAN

THEOLOGY BUILDING 17

PHONE: +27(0)51 4012667

FAX: +27(0)51 4013508

OFFICIAL ADDRESS 2

OFFICIAL ADDRESS

Correspondence regarding academic matters can be addressed to:

The Registrar Systems and Administration University of the Free State PO Box 339 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 SOUTH AFRICA Telephone: +27(0)51 401 9111 Fax: +27(0)51 401 2117

Enquiries regarding academic advice and studies in Theology can be addressed to:

The Programme Director Rev Marlene Oosthuizen Faculty of Theology University of the Free State PO Box 339 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 SOUTH AFRICA Telephone: +27(0)51 401 2617 Fax: +27(0)51 401 3508 Email: [email protected] The Teaching and Learning Manager Dr KT Resane Faculty of Theology University of the Free State PO Box 339 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 SOUTH AFRICA Telephone: +27(0)51 401 9331 Fax: +27(0)51 401 3508 Email: [email protected]

For information regarding application, registration, tuition fees and bursaries, please visit the website of the University of the Free State at www.ufs.ac.za.

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CONTENTS 3

CONTENTS

OFFICIAL ADDRESS ..................................................................................................... 2

DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES OFFERED ........................................................................ 5

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 7

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY .......................................................................................... 10

ACADEMIC STAFF ............................................................................................................................... 10

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 11

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY ............................................................................................ 11

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY ............................................................................................. 13

BACHELOR OF DIVINITY .................................................................................................................. 15

BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (Extended Curriculum Programme) ......................................................... 22

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 30

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY ................................................................................... 30

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS .......................................................................................... 32

MASTER OF DIVINITY (Structured) ................................................................................................... 42

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY (Structured)............................................................................... 44

MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLE TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT (Structured) ................................... 47

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Structured) .............................................................................................. 49

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Research) ............................................................................................... 62

DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY ................................................................................................................. 64

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY .................................................................................... 66

CURRICULA .......................................................................................................................................... 68

RELIGIOUS STUDY/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ................................................................................ 68

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY ............................................................................................ 69

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY ............................................................................................. 70

BDIV AND BDIV (Extended Curriculum Programme) ........................................................................ 72

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY ................................................................................... 75


MASTER OF DIVINITY (Structured) ................................................................................................... 81

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY (Structured)............................................................................... 83

CONTENTS 4

MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLE TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT (Structured) ................................... 85


THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA......................................................... 91

ACADEMIC STAFF ............................................................................................................................... 91

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 92



MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Research) ............................................................................................... 96

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY .................................................................................... 98

CURRICULA ........................................................................................................................................ 100

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS ........................................................................................ 100

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Structured) ............................................................................................ 102

THE INSTITUTE FOR RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE .......................... 103

ACADEMIC STAFF ............................................................................................................................. 103

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 104

MASTER OF RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL COHESION .......................................................... 104

CURRICULA ........................................................................................................................................ 106

MASTER OF RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL COHESION .......................................................... 106

ANNEX A .................................................................................................................... 107

MODULE CODES CONVERSION TABLE ....................................................................................... 107

DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES OFFERED 5

DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES OFFERED

In addition to the diplomas and degrees that the University may introduce in the future, the following diplomas and degrees can be conferred by the Faculty of Theology:

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES

ABBREVIATION PROGRAMME

CODE ACADEMIC PLAN CODE

DEGREE CODE TOTAL

CREDITS

Higher Certificate in Theology

HCert (Theology)

B9110 BC911000 91101 128

Advanced Diploma in Theology

AdvDip (Theology)

B9215 BC921500 92151 128

Bachelor of Divinity BDiv B9403 BC940300 94031 512

Bachelor of Divinity (Extended Curriculum Programme)

BDiv (Extended Curriculum

Programme) B94E0 BC9403E0 94031 660

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS



CODE ACADEMIC PLAN

CODE DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

PGDip (Theology)

B9502 BC950200 95021 128

Bachelor of Theology Honours

BThHons

See specialisation table 33 96021 128

Master of Divinity (Structured)

MDiv B9703 BC970300 97031 180

Master of Theology (Structured)

MTh B9702 See specialisation

table 51 97021 180

Master of Theology (Research)

MTh B9802 See specialisation

table 64 98021 180

Master of Arts in Theology (Structured)

MA (Theology)

M9001 9711 9711 180

Master of Arts in Bible Translation Management (Structured)

MA (Bible

Translation Management)

B9736 BC970536 97360 180

DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES OFFERED 6




CODE ACADEMIC PLAN

CODE DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Master of Reconciliation and Social Cohesion (Structured)

MRecon& SocCoh

B9737 BC973701 97370 180

Doctor of Theology

DTh B9902 See specialisation

table 66 99021 360

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

PhD B9904 See specialisation

table 68 99041 360

GENERAL INFORMATION 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General Rules

The 2017 General Rules of the University apply to all students and faculties, and hence to the degree, diploma qualifications and programmes of the Faculty of Theology. These rules deal with issues such as the admission requirements of the University, registration as a student, recognition of prior learning and articulation, requirements for passing, examinations, etc.

It is the responsibility of students to acquaint themselves with all the General Rules for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Qualifications relevant to their studies.

2. Faculty Rules

Faculty rules relate specifically to the degree, diploma and certificate programmes offered by the Faculty of Theology. These rules are explained and applied in this Rule Book. The rules according to which students register for the first time will be valid for the duration of their studies for that particular qualification.

It is the responsibility of students to acquaint themselves with the rules of the Faculty of Theology.

3. National Benchmark Test

It is compulsory for prospective UFS students registering for a first-time Bachelor’s Degree to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT) prior to the registration period in January each year, i.e. in the previous year. Theology students write the Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test only. Visit the NBT website at www.nbt.ac.za or contact the office directly (051-401 2448).

Students who have not obtained a UFS competence score, or did not write the NBT, have to register for the Foundational Provisional module in either Afrikaans (AGAH1508) or English (EALH1508), additional to minimum credit requirement in order to complete the degree.

Students who are admitted to the Higher Certificate in Theology are strongly advised to write the NBT. If they wish to articulate to a Bachelor’s Degree, they are required to write the tests in the year before their first registration for the Bachelor’s Degree. Failure to do this means they have to register for the Foundational Provisional language module in either Afrikaans (AGA1508) or English (EALH1508).

4. Assessment Rules1 4.1 Admission to the examination To gain admission to the examination in a module a student must:

i) obtain a minimum module mark of 40 percent; and ii) meet all the prescribed subminimum and assignment requirements, and must have participated

in all the scheduled assessments as set out in the relevant module guide. 4.2 Examinations Two examinations are scheduled per semester:

i) a main examination and ii) an additional examination.

Once admission to the examination has been granted, participation in the main examinations is compulsory.

1 For a detailed explanation of Assessment Rules for Undergraduate, Honours, Master’s and Doctoral qualifications, please refer to the relevant section of the General Rules.

http://www.nbt.ac.za/


A student who gained admission to the main examination may apply (on the prescribed form2 and within the period allowed) for admission to the additional examination when:

i) he/she is unable to take part in the main examination due to justified extraordinary circumstances; or

ii) he/she wishes to improve the final mark provided that at least 60 percent has been obtained in the main examination; or

iii) a student in her/his final academic semester who – upon completion of the main examination – must prolong her/his studies to obtain the qualification subsequent to failing a single module.

A student who erred in respect of the examination timetable and/or the scheduled test timetable or as regards submission of assignments does not qualify for justified extraordinary circumstances. 4.3 Pass requirements To pass a module a final mark of at least 50 percent must be obtained provided that

i) a subminimum module mark of at least 40 percent be taken into account; and ii) a subminimum of at least 40 percent is obtained in the examination.

4.4 Passing with distinction In order to pass a module with distinction, a student must obtain a final mark of at least 75%

5. Progression Rules Students must take note of the progression rules appropriate to their specific qualification as set out in the General Rules of the University of the Free State. Of particular importance are the following rules: 5.1 In order to be re-admitted, Bachelor of Divinity students (four-year qualification);

i) after one year of study, must have passed at least 85 credits of the total minimum required credits for the specific curriculum (512);

ii) after two years of study, must have passed at least 175 credits of the total minimum required credits for the specific curriculum (512);

iii) after three years of study must have passed at least 260 credits of the total minimum required credits for the specific curriculum (512);

iv) after four years of study must have passed at least 345 credits of the total minimum required credits for the specific curriculum (512);

v) after five years of study, must have passed at least 435 credits of the total minimum required credits for the specific curriculum (512);

vi) After six years of study, must have passed the minimum required credits for the qualification (512).

5.2 NQF Levels: A student will not be allowed to register for a module in a subject field on NQF Level 7 if the student still has a module outstanding on NQF Level 5 for that same subject field.

5.3 Failure to pass a module twice: A student who has already twice registered for a particular module and who still fails to comply with the pass requirements, will only be granted one further opportunity to reregister for the qualification on the basis of exceptional merit, on the recommendation of the head of department or programme director, with the approval of the dean of the faculty and written notification to the designated registrar.

2 Forms are available on the website http://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsie8)life/unlisted-pages/study/examinations-14.

http://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlisted-pages/study/examinations-14

http://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlisted-pages/study/examinations-14


6. Research reports, mini-dissertations, dissertations and theses General guidelines for the scope of research are:

i) Research Report 10 000 words ii) Mini-dissertation: 20 000 – 30 000 words iii) Dissertation: 30 000 – 50 000 words iv) Thesis: 70 000 –100 000 words

It is compulsory for students who do a dissertation or a thesis to submit a research proposal (title registration), on the prescribed form, for approval by the faculty board within six months after first

registration.3

It is the student’s responsibility, with approval of the supervisor, to give notice of the intent to submit. The

deadlines for notice of submission are: i) before or on the last working day of October of the preceding year for graduating during the

June graduation ceremony; or

ii) before or on the first working day of April for graduating during the December graduation

ceremonies.

On completion of the dissertation, the student should submit the final document before:

i) the first working day of February if notification was given in October

ii) the first working day of July if notification was given in April.

7. Graduation There are four graduation ceremonies on the Bloemfontein Campus per year – two for undergraduate qualifications and two for postgraduate qualifications. It is the student’s responsibility, after successful completion of his/her qualification, to visit the website (www.ufs.ac.za) for detailed information, download the necessary documents and to follow the instructions for attendance.

3 Not applicable to mini-dissertations.

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ACADEMIC STAFF 10

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

The Faculty of Theology practises theology as an academic discipline with scientific credibility and is committed herein with compassion for people.

ACADEMIC STAFF

Dean Prof SD Snyman Old Testament Prof SD Snyman (HOD) New Testament Prof DF Tolmie (HOD) Church History and Polity Vacant (HOD); Dogmatology / Systematic Theology Prof R Venter (HOD); Rev A Taljaard Practical Theology Prof WJ Schoeman (HOD); Prof JA van den Berg; Rev M Laubscher; Rev KJ Pali Missiology Prof P Verster (HOD) Religion Study Dr L Ntombana (HOD)

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY

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UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS


The following Higher Certificate is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 5:

QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Higher Certificate in Theology

One year HCert

(Theology) B9110 BC911000 91101 128

Information

The Higher Certificate in Theology offers a general and basic introductory knowledge of in the study of Christian ministry. It includes training in appropriate skills designed to empower Christian leaders to make a meaningful impact in communities and the development up of churches.

Admission

To be admitted to the Higher Certificate in Theology, a student must:

i. be in possession of a Senior Certificate (until 2007), with an M score of at least 20 points; or ii. be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (obtained since 2008) with an Admission Point

(AP) of at least 20; or iii. be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with an Admission Point (AP) of at least 20;

or iv. be admitted through a process of Recognition of Prior Learning; and v. have achieved a minimum performance mark of 50% (performance level 4) in one of the official

teaching languages of the UFS.

National Benchmark Test

Students who are admitted to the Higher Certificate in Theology are strongly advised to write the NBT.

If they wish to articulate to a Bachelor’s Degree after completion of the Higher Certificate, they are required to write the test in the year prior to their first registration for the Bachelor’s Degree.

Progression A Higher Certificate may allow access to an appropriate Bachelor's Degree if a student complies with the admission requirements as set out in the Rule Book. No modules from a completed Higher Certificate in Theology may be presented for elective modules in the Bachelor’s Degree.

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY 12

Curriculum

The Higher Certificate in Theology requires 128 credits at NQF Level 5 and takes a minimum period of one academic year to complete. It consists of four compulsory modules.

The Higher Certificate in Theology is presented on a full-time (one academic year/two semesters) and on a part-time basis (two academic years/four semesters). Full-time students attend classes every Friday and part-time students attend classes twice a month on a Friday. Class attendance is compulsory.

Student intake is every semester.

FOUR COMPULSORY MODULES

MODULE NQF

LEVEL SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO CREDITS

Bible and Hermeneutics 5 TCBH1518 32

Pastoral Care 5 TCPC1518 32

African Theology 5 TCAT1528 32

Christian Leadership 5 TCCL1528 32

TOTAL CREDITS IN QUALIFICATION 128

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY 13

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY

The following Advanced Diploma is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 7:

QUALIFICATION MIN.

PERIOD OF STUDY


CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE

DEGREE CODE TOTAL

CREDITS

Advanced Diploma in Theology

Two years AdvDip

(Theology) B9215 BC921500 92151 128

Information

The Advanced Diploma in Theology provides:

a) entry-level vocational or professional preparation in the field of Theology for students from other disciplines; or

b) continuing professional and vocational training in Christian Theology.

It offers an intensive, focused and applied specialisation that meets the challenges and requirements of the ministry in different contexts. This is accompanied by a deep and systematic understanding of theological disciplines, theory and practice.

Admission

To be admitted to the Advanced Diploma in Theology, a student must be in possession of: i. an appropriate Diploma (minimum 240 credits, NQF Exit Level 6), or equivalent; or ii. an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 360 credits, NQF Exit Level 7); or iii. an equivalent qualification. iv. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate

issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA http://www.saqa.org.za/).

Progression Completion of the Advanced Diploma in Theology may meet the minimum admission requirements of cognate programmes that exit at NQF Level 8, such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, or the Bachelor Honours Degree in Theology. Curriculum

The Advanced Diploma in Theology requires 128 credits at NQF Level 7 and takes a minimum study period of two years. It consists of eight compulsory modules. Modules are presented on a two-year rotational basis.

The Advanced Diploma in Theology is presented on a part-time basis (two academic years/four semesters). Students attend compulsory classes twice a month on a Friday.

New student intake is every semester. The curriculum must be compiled based upon academic advice from the programme director.

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY 14

2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

Studies in Church History and Church Polity

7 TELG1714 16

Studies in the Exegesis (or Exposition), Theology and

Hermeneutics of the Old Testament4 7

TOTT17145 or

TOTT1734 16

Studies in Practical Theology and Ministry

7 TPTH1724 16

Studies in the Theology of Mission in Modern Africa

7 TMIS1724 16

TOTAL CREDITS (2017) 64

2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

Studies in the Ethics and Values of Religion

7 TRLS1714 16

Applied Research Methodology in Theology

7 TRES1714 16

Studies in Systematic Theology and Ethics 7 TSYS1724 16

Studies in the Exegesis (or Exposition),

Theology and Hermeneutics of the New Testament6

7 TNTT17247

or TNTT1744

16

TOTAL CREDITS (2018) 64


4 In the case of Old Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Hebrew as prerequisite) and Exposition. 5 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher. 6 In the case of New Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Greek as prerequisite) and Exposition. 7 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher.

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY BACHELOR OF DIVINITY

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BACHELOR OF DIVINITY

The following Bachelor’s Degree is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 8:

QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE TOTAL

CREDITS

Bachelor of Divinity

Four years

BDiv B9403 BC940300 94031 512

Information

The Bachelor of Divinity Degree is a professional Bachelor’s Degree designed in consultation with Christian churches. It offers a comprehensive and thorough theological-critical and disciplinary grounding in knowledge, theory, principles and skills required by and of the ministerial profession, as well as a high independence and development in research capacity. The programme is therefore recognised by churches, associations and societies. It develops graduates to demonstrate meaningful initiatives and responsibilities in a professional context.

Admission

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree, a student must be in possession of:

i. a Senior Certificate with endorsement (until 2007), with an M Score of at least 28 points, as well as a minimum performance mark of 50% (performance level 4) in one of the official teaching languages of the UFS; or

ii. a National Senior Certificate (from 2008) with an Admission Point (AP) of at least 30, as well as a minimum performance mark of 50% (performance level 4) in one of the official teaching languages of the UFS; or

iii. a National Certificate (Vocational), with an Admission Point (AP) of at least 30, as well as a minimum performance mark of 50% (performance level 4) in one of the official teaching languages of the UFS; or

iv. a Higher Certificate in Theology at NQF Exit Level 5 with an average mark of at least 75%, or equivalent; or

v. an Advanced Certificate in Theology at NQF Exit Level 6, or equivalent; or vi. a Diploma in Theology at NQF Exit Level 6, or equivalent. vii. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


Progression

Completion of the Bachelor of Divinity Degree may meet the minimum admission requirements of a Master’s Degree.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Divinity Degree requires a minimum of 512 credits and takes a minimum of four academic years (eight semesters) to complete.

The curriculum must be compiled based upon academic advice from the programme director.


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MODULE COMPILATION Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 TOTAL

Compulsory modules 64 64 128 112 368

Elective modules 64 64 128

Compulsory Introduction to Research 16 16

MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS 128 128 128 128 512

University modules8 20 20

Foundational provisional modules9 32 32

TOTAL CREDITS IN QUALIFICATION 180 128 128 128 564

The University modules consist of:

MODULE CODE MODULE NQF SEMESTER (1/2) OR YEAR CREDITS

UFS10110 Undergraduate Core Curriculum 5 Year 16

CSIL151111 Computer Literacy 5 1 4

TOTAL CREDITS FROM UNIVERSITY MODULES 20

The foundational provisional modules consist of:

MODULE CODE MODULE NQF

SEMESTER (1/2) OR YEAR CREDITS

EALH150812 Academic Language Course in English13

5 Year 32

8 University modules are compulsory. Students who meet certain prerequisites may apply for exemption. 9 Foundational provisional modules are compulsory. Students who meet certain prerequisites may apply for exemption. 10 Since 2012, all new first-year students register for this module. Students who have already completed a higher education qualification may apply for exemption from UFS101. 11 The following students may apply for exemption from CSIL1511:

i) Students who have already completed a higher education qualification. ii) Students who passed Computer Studies in the Senior Certificate examination with a D (Higher

Grade) or C (Standard Grade). iii) Students who have passed Computer Application Technology (CAT) at a performance level 5

(60%) in the National Senior Certificate. 12 The following students may apply for exemption from EALH1508:

i) Students with a UFS competence score in the NBT, or ii) Students who have already completed a higher education qualification.

13 Students may register for this module in either Afrikaans (AGAH1508) or English (EALH1508).


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First year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO CREDITS

Introduction to the Old Testament

6 TOTT1614 16

Study of General and African Church History 1

6 TELG1614 16

Introduction to the New Testament

6 TNTT1624 16

Systematic Theology 1 6 TSYS1624 16

TOTAL CREDITS FROM COMPULSORY MODULES 64

Elective modules

Students must select another 64 credits 14 at a minimum NQF Level 5. The Faculty of Theology recommends both Hebrew and Greek (a total of 64 credits). However, both or one of either Hebrew or Greek may be exchanged for other modules. It is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.

Students are advised to choose the elective modules in accordance with the requirements of their own faith communities and/or career goals.

MODULE NQF


Grammar of Biblical Hebrew 5 HEBR1514 16

Religion and Social Milieu 5 TRRS1514 16

Other 5 XXXXXXXX 16

Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prose

6 HEBR162415 16

Introduction to the Study of Religion and Development in the Study of Religion over the Centuries

5 TRID1522 8

Other 5 XXXXXXXX 16

New Testament Greek Language and Cultural-Historical Background

5 CLGR1508 32

Latin Language, Literature and Cultural Background

6 CLLT1608 32

Other 5 XXXXXXXX 32

TOTAL CREDITS FROM ELECTIVES 64

University modules

14 Students may, in addition to the modules in the recommended list above apply to register for other modules from appropriate fields of study, e.g. the Humanities, Education, based upon academic advice from the programme director. 15 Prerequisite: HEBR1514


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In terms of the University modules, it is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.

MODULE NQF


Computer Literacy16 5 CSIL1511 4

Undergraduate Core Curriculum17

5 UFS101 16


Foundational provisional modules

In terms of the foundational provisional modules, it is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.

MODULE NQF


Academic Language Course in English18

5 EALH150819 32

TOTAL CREDITS FROM FOUNDATIONAL PROVISIONAL MODULES 32

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR ONE 180

16 The following students may apply for exemption from CSIL1511:

i) Students who have already completed a higher education qualification. ii) Students who have passed Computer Studies in the Senior Certificate examination with a D

(Higher Grade) or C (Standard Grade). iii) Students who have passed Computer Application Technology (CAT) at a performance level 5

(60%) in the National Senior Certificate. 17 Since 2012, all new first-year students register for this module. Students who have already completed a higher education qualification may apply for exemption from UFS101. 18 Students with a UFS competence score in the NBT are exempted from AGAH1508 and/or EALH1508. 19 Students may register for this module in either Afrikaans (AGAH1508) or English (EALH1508).


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Second year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF


Study of the Old Testament20 7 TOTT271421

or TOTT2734

16


7 TELG2714 16

Study of the New Testament 1 7 TNTT2724 16


TOTAL CREDITS 64

Elective modules

Students must select another 64 credits 22 at a minimum NQF Level 6. The Faculty of Theology recommends both Hebrew and Greek (a total of 64 credits). However, both or one of either Hebrew or Greek may be changed with other modules. It is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.


MODULE NQF


Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prophetic Texts

6 HEBR261423 16

The Christian Religion 6 TRCR2614 16

Hinduism and Buddhism 7 TRHB3714 16

Other 6 XXXXXXXX 16

Hebrew in its Ancient Context

7 HEBR272424 16

Africa Indigenous Religions and Africa Indigenous Churches

6 TRAI2624 16

Judaism and Islam 7 TRJI3724 16

Other 6 XXXXXXXX 16

20 In the case of Old Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Hebrew as prerequisite) and Exposition. 21 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher. 22 Students may, in addition to the modules in the recommended list above apply to register for other modules from appropriate fields of study, e.g. the Humanities, Education, based upon academic advice from the programme director. 23 Prerequisite: HEBR1624. 24 Prerequisite: HEBR2614.


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MODULE NQF


Hellenistic Greek Language and Literature

6 CLGR260825 32

Advanced Latin Language, Literature and Cultural-Historical Background

6 CLLT260826 32

Other 6 XXXXXXXX 32


TOTAL CREDITS YEAR TWO 128

Third year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF



or TOTT3734

16

Study of Church History 3 7 TELG3712 8

Study of Church Polity 7 TELG3732 8

Study of Practical Theology 1 7 TPTH3714 16

Study of Missiology 1 7 TMIS3714 16

Study of the New Testament29

7 TNTT372430/31

or TNTT374432

16

Study of Systematic Theology 3

7 TSYS3724 16


Study of Religion 1 6 TRLS3624 16

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR THREE 128

25 Prerequisite: CLGR1508. 26 Prerequisite: CLLT1608. 27 In the case of Old Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Hebrew as prerequisite) and Exposition. 28 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher. 29 In the case of New Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Greek as prerequisite) and Exposition. 30 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher. 31 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724. 32 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724.


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Fourth year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF LEVEL

SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO CREDITS

Advanced Study of the Old Testament 33

8 TOTT481434

or TOTT4834

16

Advanced Study of General and African Church History

8 TELG4814 16

Advanced Study of Missiology A: Methodology in Mission

8 TMIS4814 16

Advanced Study of Missiology B: Mission, Africa and the World

8 TMIS4834 16

Advanced Study of the New Testament35

8 TNTT482436/37

or TNTT484438

16

Advanced Study of Systematic Theology

8 TSYS4824 16

Advanced Study of Practical Theology

8 TPTH480439 16


Compulsory Introduction to Research

Students select one applied research methodology module from the list:

MODULE NQF


Applied Research Methodology in Theology40

8 TRES4800 16

Applied Research Methodology in Practical Theology41

8 TPTH4800 16


TOTAL CREDITS YEAR FOUR 128

33 In the case of Old Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Hebrew as prerequisite) and Exposition. 34 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher, or enrolled for HEBR2614 and/or HEBR2724. 35 In the case of New Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Greek as prerequisite) and Exposition. 36 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher, or enrolled for CLGR2608. 37 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724. 38 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724. 39 Prerequisite: 16 credits Old Testament and New Testament respectively at NQF Level 7 or enrolled for TOTT3714/TOTT3734 and TNTT3724/TNTT3744. 40 Students who wish to build their academic skills in the fields of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Systematic Theology, Missiology, or Religion Studies, register for TRES4800. 41 Students who wish to build their academic skills in the field of Practical Theology register for TPTH4800.

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BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (Extended Curriculum Programme) 22

BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (Extended Curriculum Programme)

The following Bachelor’s Degree is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 8:

QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Bachelor of Divinity (Extended Curriculum Programme)

Five years

BDiv (Extended Curriculum

Programme)

B94E0 BC9403E0 94031 660

Information

The Bachelor of Divinity (Extended Curriculum Programme) Degree is a professional Bachelor’s Degree designed in consultation with Christian churches. It offers a comprehensive and thorough theological-critical and disciplinary grounding in knowledge, theory, principles and skills required by, and of the ministerial profession, as well as a high level of independence and development in research capacity. The programme is therefore recognised by churches, associations and societies. It develops graduates to demonstrate meaningful initiatives and responsibilities in a professional context. The BDiv (Extended Curriculum Programme) programme accommodates compulsory foundational provisional modules in order to prepare students to master the academic requirements for admission into,

and completion of, the BDiv Degree. Admission

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Divinity (Extended Curriculum Programme), a student must be in possession of:

i. a Senior Certificate with endorsement (until 2007), with an M score of 25-27 points, as well as a minimum performance mark of 50% (performance level 4) in one of the official teaching languages of the UFS; or

ii. a National Senior Certificate (from 2008) with an Admission Point (AP) of 25-29, as well as a minimum performance mark of 50% (performance level 4) in one of the official teaching languages of the UFS; or

iii. a National Certificate (Vocational), as well as a minimum performance mark of 50% (performance level 4) in one of the official teaching languages of the UFS; or

iv. an equivalent qualification; or v. a Higher Certificate in Theology at NQF Exit Level 5 with a minimum performance mark of 65%. vi. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate

issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA http://www.saqa.org.za/). Progression

Completion of the Bachelor of Divinity (Extended Curriculum Programme) may meet the minimum admission requirements of a Master’s Degree at NQF Level 9, such as the Master of Theology.

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Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Divinity (Extended Curriculum Programme) requires a minimum of 660 credits and takes a minimum of five academic years (10 semesters) to complete. The curriculum must be compiled based upon academic advice from the programme director.

CREDIT COMPILATION Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 TOTAL

Theological modules 32 32 64 128 112 368

Elective modules 64 64 128

Compulsory Introduction to Research 16 16

University modules42 20 20

Foundational provisional modules43 96 32 128

TOTAL CREDITS 148 128 128 128 128 660

The University modules consist of:


LEVEL SEMESTER (1/2) OR YEAR CREDITS

UFS101 Undergraduate Core Curriculum 5 Year 16

CSIL1511 Computer Literacy 5 1 4


The foundational provisional modules consist of:


LEVEL SEMESTER (1/2) OR YEAR CREDITS

MTDH1508 Mathematical Literacy 5 Year 32

SCLL1508 Skill and Competencies in Lifelong Learning

5 Year 32

EALH1508 Academic Language Course in English I

5 Year 32

EALH2508 Academic Language Course in English II

5 Year 32


42 University modules are compulsory. 43 Foundational provisional modules are compulsory.

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First year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF



6 TELG1614 16

Study of Systematic Theology 1

6 TSYS1624 16


University modules In terms of the University modules, it is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.

MODULE NQF


Computer Literacy 5 CSIL1511 4

Undergraduate Core Curriculum

5 UFS101 16


Foundational provisional modules In terms of the foundational provisional modules, it is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.

MODULE NQF


Mathematical Literacy 5 MTDH1508 32

Skills and Competencies in Lifelong Learning

5 SCLL1508 32

Academic Language Course in English

5 EALH150844 32


TOTAL CREDITS YEAR ONE 148


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Second year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF


Introduction to the Old Testament

6 TOTT1614 16

Introduction to the New Testament

6 TNTT1624 16


Elective modules Students must select another 64 credits 45 at a minimum NQF Level 5. The Faculty of Theology recommends both Hebrew and Greek (a total of 64 credits). However, both or one of either Hebrew or Greek may be exchanged for other modules. It is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.


MODULE NQF


Grammar of Biblical Hebrew 5 HEBR1514 16

Religion and Social Milieu 5 TRRS1514 16

Other 5 XXXXXXXX 16

Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prose

6 HEBR162446 16

Introduction to the Study of Religion and Development in the Study of Religion over the Centuries

5 TRID1522 8

Other 5 XXXXXXXX 16


5 CLGR1508 32

Latin Language, Literature and Cultural Background

6 CLLT1608 32

Other 5 XXXXXXXX 32


45 Students may, in addition to the modules in the recommended list above, apply to register for other modules from appropriate fields of study, e.g. Theology, the Humanities, or Education based upon academic advice from the programme director. 46 Prerequisite: HEBR1514

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Foundational provisional modules In terms of the foundational provisional modules, it is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.

MODULE NQF


Academic Language Course in English II

5 EALH250847 32


TOTAL CREDITS YEAR TWO 128


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Third year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF



or TOTT2734

16


7 TELG2714 16

Study of the New Testament 1 7 TNTT2724 16



Elective modules

Students must select another 64 credits 50 at a minimum NQF Level 6. The Faculty of Theology recommends both Hebrew and Greek (a total of 64 credits). However, both or one of either Hebrew or Greek may be exchanged for other modules.

Students are responsible for choosing the elective modules in accordance with the requirements of their own faith communities and/or career goals.

With regard to elective modules, it is the responsibility of students to consider the module and lecture-hall timetable in order to avoid timetable clashes.

MODULE NQF


Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prophetic Texts

6 HEBR261451 16

The Christian Religion 6 TRCR2614 16

Hinduism and Buddhism 7 TRHB3714 16

Other 6 XXXXXXXX 16

Hebrew in its Ancient Context

7 HEBR272452 16

Africa Indigenous Religions and Africa Indigenous Churches

6 TRAI2624 16

Judaism and Islam 7 TRJI3724 16

Other 6 XXXXXXXX 16

48 In the case of Old Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Hebrew as prerequisite) and Exposition. 49 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher. 50 Students may, in addition to the modules in the recommended list above apply to register for other modules from other fields of study, e.g. the Humanities, Education, based upon academic advice from the programme director. 51 Prerequisite: HEBR1624. 52 Prerequisite: HEBR2614.

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MODULE NQF



6 CLGR260853 32


6 CLLT260854 32

Other 6 XXXXXXXX 32


TOTAL CREDITS YEAR THREE 128

Fourth year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF



or TOTT3734

16

Study of Church History 3 7 TELG3712 8

Study of Church Polity 7 TELG3732 8


Study of Missiology 1 7 TMIS3714 16

Study of the New Testament57 7 TNTT372458/59

or TNTT374460

16

Study of Systematic Theology 3 7 TSYS3724 16


Study of Religion 1 6 TRLS3624 16

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR FOUR 128

53 Prerequisite: CLGR1508. 54 Prerequisite: CLLT1608. 55 In the case of Old Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Hebrew as prerequisite) and Exposition. 56 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher. 57 In the case of New Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Greek as prerequisite) and Exposition. 58 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher. 59 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724. 60 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724.

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Fifth year Compulsory modules

MODULE NQF


Advanced Study of the Old Testament 61

8 TOTT481462

or TOTT4834

16

Advanced Study of General and African Church History

8 TELG4814 16

Advanced Study of Missiology A: Methodology in Mission

8 TMIS4814 16

Advanced Study of Missiology B: Mission, Africa and the World

8 TMIS4834 16

Advanced Study of the New Testament63

8 TNTT482464/65

or TNTT484466

16

Advanced Study of Systematic Theology

8 TSYS4824 16

Advanced Study of Practical Theology

8 TPTH480467 16


Compulsory Introduction to Research

Students select one applied research methodology module from the list:

NQF LEVEL


Applied Research Methodology in Theology68

8 TRES4800

16

Applied Research Methodology in Practical Theology69

8 TPTH4800

16

TOTAL CREDITS FROM RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MODULE 16

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR FIVE 128

61 In the case of Old Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Hebrew as prerequisite) and Exposition. 62 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher, or enrolled for HEBR2614 and/or HEBR2724. 63 In the case of New Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Greek as prerequisite) and Exposition. 64 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher, or enrolled for CLGR2608. 65 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724. 66 Prerequisite: TNTT2724 or enrolled for TNTT2724. 67 Prerequisite: 16 credits Old Testament and New Testament, respectively at NQF Level 7 or enrolled for TOTT3714/TOTT3734 and TNTT3724/TNTT3744. 68 Students who wish to build their academic skills in the fields of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Systematic Theology, Missiology, or Religion Studies, register for TRES4800. 69 Students who wish to build their academic skills in the field of Practical Theology register for TPTH4800.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY 30


POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY

The following Postgraduate Diploma is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 8:

QUALIFICATION MIN.

PERIOD OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

One year PGDip

(Theology) B9502 BC950200 95021 128

Information

The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary qualification designed to enhance critical reflection and development by means of advanced studies in the ministerial environment and profession. The qualification demands a high level of theoretically engaged knowledge of intellectual independence and research methodology; as well as the conducting of a research project under supervision. Admission

To be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, a student must be in possession of:

i. a professional BDiv Degree (NQF Exit Level 8), or equivalent; or ii. a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology (NQF Exit Level 7), or equivalent; or iii. a Bachelor of Theology Honours (NQF Exit Level 8), or equivalent; or iv. an equivalent cognate qualification. v. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


Progression

Completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology may meet the minimum admission requirements for a cognate Master’s Degree at NQF Level 9, such as the Master of Theology. Curriculum

The curriculum of the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology requires a minimum of 128 credits at NQF Level 8, and takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology consists of six modules. Students also have to complete a research report in Practical Theology.

An additional extracurricular elective module, TRLS5814, is recommended for students specialising in Religion Studies; however, other students may also register for the module.70 The curriculum must be compiled based on academic advice from the programme director.

70 Those students who complete the extracurricular elective module TRLS5814 would graduate with 144 credits.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY 31

SIX COMPULSORY MODULES

MODULE NQF

LEVEL YEAR MODULES CREDITS

Advanced Studies in the Theology, Ethics and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

8

TOTT5804

16

Advanced Studies in Church History and Church Polity

8 TELG580471 16

Advanced Studies in the Introduction Exegesis/ Exposition and Theology of the

New Testament 72 8

TNTT580473 or

TNTE5804 16

Advanced Studies in Systematic Theology and Ethics

8 TSYS5804 16

Advanced Studies in the Theology of Mission in the Modern World

8 TMIS5804 16

In-depth Study of Themes in Practical Theology, Specialised Ministries and Practicum

8 TPTH580074 48

TOTAL CREDITS 128

Extracurricular elective module

MODULE NQF


Advanced Studies in Comparative Hermeneutics of Religions

8 TRLS5814 16

71 Recommendation: Latin at NQF Level 6 and/or German at NQF Level 5. 72 In the case of New Testament modules, students have to choose between Exegesis (Greek as prerequisite) and Exposition. 73 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 74 Students must be approved by the Department of Practical Theology before they can register for this module.

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS 32

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS

The following Honours Degree is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 8:

QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS


One year7576

BThHons

See specialisation table 96021 128

Information

The Bachelor of Theology Honours Degree is a postgraduate specialisation programme. It serves to consolidate and expand the student’s expertise in a particular theological discipline and to develop her/his research capacity in the methodology, theory and techniques of the particular discipline. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence, and includes conducting of research under supervision. Admission To be admitted to the Bachelor of Theology Honours Degree, a student must be in possession of:

i. a BTh or BA (Theology) Degree at NQF Exit Level 7; or ii. an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, subject to the UFS Recognition of Prior Learning policy; or iii. a cognate Advanced Diploma in Theology; or iv. an equivalent qualification. v. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate

issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA http://www.saqa.org.za/). Progression The qualification articulates vertically to appropriate NQF Level 9 Master’s programmes, whether professional, research or structured. Articulation is subject to the admission requirements of the specific qualification. Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Theology Honours Degree requires a minimum of 128 credits at NQF Level 8 and takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete. Students can choose their field of specialisation. Each field of specialisation includes a compulsory module on Research Methodology and Theory (16 credits), as well as a Research Report (32 credits).

75 Part-time students also have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study. 76 The BThHons in Practical Theology takes a minimum of two years to complete.

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The Bachelor of Theology Honours Degree offers the following specialisation options:

FIELD OF SPECIALISATION

MINIMUM STUDY PERIOD

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE

DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Old Testament One year B9625 BC960225 96021 128

New Testament One year B9626 BC960226 96021 128

Church History and Polity

One year B9627 BC960227 96021 128

Systematic Theology

One year B9628 BC960228 96021 128

Practical Theology

Two year B9629 BC960229 96021 128

Missiology One year B9630 BC960230 96021 128

Religion Studies One year B9631 BC960231 96021 128

Historical Theology77

One year B9632 BC960232 96021 128

77 For more information on Historical Theology, refer to section in the Rule Book that deals with information on the Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa.

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Old Testament78

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE

DEGREE CODE MIN PERIOD OF

STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9625 BC960225 96021 One year79 128

Students register for all six modules. Each module can be taken in either the first or the second semester. The curriculum must be compiled based on academic advice from the head of department in collaboration with the programme director.

MODULE NQF


Research Report 8 TOTT6810 or TOTT6820 32

Research Methodology and Theory

8 TOTT6811 or TOTT6821 16

a) Methodology of Exegesis and

b) Hermeneutics of the Old Testament


a) Advanced Introduction to the Books of the Old Testament and

b) Canonical History of the Old Testament


a) History of Israel and b) The Cultural-Historical

Background of the Old Testament


Theology of the Old Testament


TOTAL CREDITS 128

78 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher. 79 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study.

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New Testament80

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9626 BC960226 96021 One year81 128

Students register for all seven modules. Each module can be taken in either the first or the second semester. The curriculum must be compiled based on academic advice from the head of department in collaboration with the programme director.

MODULE NQF


Research Report 8 TNTT6810 or TNTT6820 32


8 TNTT6811 or TNTT6821 16

a) Textual Criticism of the New Testament

b) Hermeneutics of the New Testament

c) Exegetical Methods with Special Focus on the New Testament


a) History of the New Testament Research

b) Canonical History of the New Testament

c) Introduction to the Books of the New Testament


a) Theoretical Aspects of Historical Research

b) Background of the New Testament

c) History of the New Testament


Exegesis of Selected Parts of the New Testament


Introduction to the Theology of the New Testament

8 TNTT6816 TNTT6826 16

TOTAL CREDITS 128

80 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher. 81 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study.

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Church History and Polity82

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9627 BC960227 96021 One year83 128


MODULE NQF


Research Report 8 TELG6810 or TELG6820 32


8 TELG6811 or TELG6821 16

Advanced Study of Theoretical Aspects of Ecclesiology as a Theological Discipline


Advanced Studies in the History of the Church and Theology in Africa


Studies in General Church History 33-2000


Advanced Studies in Church Polity and the History of Doctrine


TOTAL CREDITS 128

82 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. Latin on NQF Level 6 may be required. 83 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study.

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Systematic Theology

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9628 BC960228 96021 One year84 128

Students register for six modules: two compulsory modules and four elective modules from the list. Each module can be taken in either the first or the second semester. The curriculum must be compiled based on academic advice from the head of department in collaboration with the programme director.

COMPULSORY MODULES

MODULE NQF


Research Report 8 TSYS6810 or TSYS6820 32


8 TSYS6811 or TSYS6821 16


FOUR ELECTIVE MODULES FROM THE LIST

MODULE NQF


Advanced Studies in Systematic Theology


Advanced Studies in Ethics 8 TSYS6813 or TSYS6823 20

Advanced Studies in Apologetics


Advanced Studies in Spirituality


History of Post-Enlightenment Theology


TOTAL CREDITS FROM ELECTIVE MODULES 80

TOTAL CREDITS 128

84 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study.

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Practical Theology

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9629 BC960229 96021 Two years 128

Students register for seven modules: three compulsory modules and four elective modules from the list. All modules are year modules. The curriculum must be compiled based on academic advice from the head of department in collaboration with the programme director.

THREE COMPULSORY MODULES

MODULE NQF


Research Report 8 TPTH6800 32


8 TPTH6801 16

Advanced Introduction to Practical Theology as Academic Discipline

8 TPTH6802 16



MODULE NQF


Advanced Studies in Pastoral Care I

8 TPTH6803 16

Advanced Studies in Pastoral Care III

8 TPTH6805 16

Advanced Studies in Congregational Studies I

8 TPTH6807 16

Advanced Studies in Congregational Studies III

8 TPTH6809 16

Advanced Studies in Faith Formation II

8 TPTH6811 16

Advanced Study in Homiletics 8 TPTH6813 16


TOTAL CREDITS 128

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Missiology

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9630 BC960230 96021 One year85 128


MODULE NQF


Research Report 8 TMIS6810 or TMIS6820 32


8 TMIS6811 or TMIS6821 16

Studies in Recent Mission History


Advanced Studies in Mission Theology and the Practical Application of Mission


Specialised Missiological Ministries


Advanced Studies in the Theology of Religion and Contemporary Society


TOTAL CREDITS 128

85 Part-time students also have the opportunity to complete it over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year as well as for the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study.

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Religion studies

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9631 BC960231 96021 One year86 128

Students register for all six modules: three compulsory modules and three elective modules. Each module can be taken in either the first or the second semester. The curriculum must be compiled based on academic advice from the programme director and/or from the head of department.


MODULE NQF


Research Report 8 TRLS6810 or TRLS6820 32


8 TRLS6811 or TRLS6821 16

Advanced Study in the History of Religion



THREE ELECTIVE MODULES FROM THE LIST

MODULE NQF


Advanced Study in the Writings of (a) Religion(s)


Advanced Study in the Doctrines and Teachings of (a) Religion(s)


Advanced Study in the Ethics and Values of (a) Religion(s)


Advanced Studies in Systematic Theology


Advanced Studies in Apologetics


Advanced Studies in Spirituality


86 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study.

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Advanced Studies in Mission Theology and the Practical Application of Mission


Specialised Missiological Ministries


Advanced Studies in the Theology of Religion and Contemporary Society



TOTAL CREDITS 128

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (Structured) 42

MASTER OF DIVINITY (Structured)

The following Master’s Degree is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 9:

QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE TOTAL

CREDITS

Master of Divinity One year MDiv B9703 BC970300 97031 180

Information

The Master of Divinity Degree is a Master’s Degree by coursework and a mini-dissertation. This Master’s Degree maintains a high level of proficiency, offering specialised training in theological disciplines as well as structured and specialised practical training for professional ministry. It is structured as a course-work programme and a research project, culminating in the acceptance of a mini-dissertation. The programme exposes the student to a broad spectrum of insights in the profession of ministry. This programme will enable students to deal critically with complex issues both systematically and creatively within a professional and vocational context. The degree prepares graduates for advanced and specialised professional employment.

Students who do the Master of Divinity Degree programme must submit a research proposal for approval by the faculty board. Admission

To be admitted to the Master of Divinity Degree, a student must:

i. be in possession of a professional BDiv or BTh Degree at NQF Level 8; or ii. be in possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology at NQF Exit Level 8; or iii. be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor Honour’s Degree at NQF Exit Level 8; or iv. be in possession of an equivalent qualification exiting at NQF Level 8; and v. have obtained an average of at least 60% in the field(s) in which he/she wishes to specialise; or vi. have obtained a weighted average of at least 60%; and vii. have completed (or is still to complete) a module in Theological Research Methodology (or

equivalent) at NQF Level 8.87 viii. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate

issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA http://www.saqa.org.za/). Progression Completion of a Master of Divinity Degree gives graduates access to postgraduate studies at NQF Level 9. A student who wishes to articulate to a PhD (NQF Level 10) is required to register for an additional 60-credit module (or 2 x 30-credit modules) in his/her field of specialisation.88 Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master of Divinity requires 180 credits at NQF Level 9. The qualification takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete and consists of a mini-dissertation (60 credits) and eight compulsory modules (120 credits).

87 Students who did not complete a module in Theological Research Methodology, register for TRES4800 or TPTH4800 and complete the qualification with 196 credits. 88 Only students who obtained a 70% average in the four-year BTh/BDiv degree will be allowed to register for the additional 60-credit module.

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (Structured) 43

EIGHT COMPULSORY MODULES

MODULE NQF LEVEL SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO CREDITS

In-depth Study, Exegesis/Exposition and Application of the Old Testament89

9 TOTT791490

or TOTT7934

16

In-depth Study, Exegesis/Exposition and Application of the New Testament91

9 TNTT790192 or TNTT7902 16

In-depth Study and Application of Ecclesiology

9 TELG791493 16

In-depth Study and Application of Systematic Theology and Ethics

9 TSYS7924 16

In-depth Study of Missiological Issues and Practice

9 TMIS7924 16

Advanced Studies in Practical Theology and Ministry

9 TPTM7906 24

Theorising Interdisciplinarity in Theology

9 TIDT7912 8

Interdisciplinary Research Project 9 TIDA7902 8


A COMPULSORY MINI-DISSERTATION CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

MODULE NQF LEVEL YEAR MODULES CREDITS

Old Testament 9 TOTT790094 60

New Testament 9 TNTT790095 60

Church History and Polity 9 TELG790096 60

Systematic Theology 9 TSYS7900 60

Practical Theology 9 TPTH7900 60

Missiology 9 TMIS7900 60

Religion Studies 9 TRLS790097 60

TOTAL CREDITS FROM MINI-DISSERTATION 60

TOTAL CREDITS 180

89 Students choose between Exegesis (prerequisite: Hebrew at NQF Level 6) and Exposition. 90 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 91 Students choose between Exegesis (prerequisite: Greek at NQF Level 6) and Exposition. 92 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 93 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher. 94 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 95 Recommendation: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 96 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 97 Students who wish to complete the mini-dissertation in the field of Religion Studies need to take TRLS7901 as an elective module. In this case, students opting for option A will have to take TRLS7901 as an extra module and will complete the degree with 196 credits.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY (Structured) 44

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY (Structured)


QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Master of Arts in Theology

One year98 MA

(Theology) M9001 9711 9711 180

Information

The Master of Arts in Theology Degree is a Master’s Degree by coursework and a mini-dissertation. This MA (Theology) Degree maintains a high level of proficiency, offering specialised training in one theological discipline. A third of the degree consists of a research project of 60 credits, culminating in the acceptance of a mini-dissertation. The degree exposes the student to a broader spectrum of insights in the chosen field of speciality in terms of in-depth theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. This will enable students to deal critically with complex issues both systematically and creatively within professional and academic contexts. The degree prepares graduates for advanced and specialised professional employment. Admission

To be admitted to the Master of Arts in Theology Degree, a student must:

i. be in possession of a professional BDiv (NQF Exit Level 8) or ii. be in possession of a BTh Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or iii. be in possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (NQF Exit Level 8); or iv. be in possession of an appropriate Honour’s Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or v. be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and vi. have obtained a weighted average of at least 60%; or vii. have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the modules (at the highest NQF Level) presented in the

discipline in which she/he is to proceed.99 viii. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


Progression

Completion of the Master of Arts in Theology may meet the minimum admission requirements of a cognate Doctoral Degree.

98 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the degree over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study. In the case of part-time students transferring from other universities, who received recognition for 90 credits (50%) of the required compulsory credits, they may complete the outstanding 90 credits (50%) of the degree in one year. 99 On recommendation by the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board.

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Curriculum

The curriculum for Master of Arts in Theology takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete. The degree requires a minimum of 180 credits at NQF Level 9.This qualification is presented by the Hebrew Department in the Faculty of the Humanities. The programme coordinator is Prof Cynthia Miller-Naudé.100 Students have to consult with her prior to registration.

Bible Translation

Students register for three compulsory modules and a mini-dissertation. With the advice of the programme coordinator, students with previous training and/or experience may substitute one elective module for a compulsory module.

MINI-DISSERTATION

MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation 9 TBTL7940 or TBTL7950 60


MODULE NQF


Bible Hermeneutics, Exegesis and Theology 9 TBTL7941 or TBTL7951 40

Theory and Practice of Bible Translation 9 TBTL7942 or TBTL7952 40

Linguistics for Bible Translators 9 TBTL7943 or TBTL7953 40

ELECTIVE MODULES

MODULE NQF


Advanced Topics in Linguistics for Bible Translators

9 TBTL7944 or TBTL7954 40

Advanced Topics in the Theory and Practice of Bible Translation


Advanced Topics in Biblical Languages for Bible Translators



100 Prof Miller-Naudé can be contacted on +27(51)4019385 or via email at [email protected].

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Bible Translation Management101

Students register for three compulsory modules and a mini-dissertation.

MINI-DISSERTATION

MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation 9 TBMM7940 or TBMM7950 60


MODULE NQF


Theology, Religion Studies and Culture 9 TBMM7941 or TBMM7951 30

Bible Translation and Linguistics 9 TBMM7942 or TBMM7952 30

Management and Leadership for Bible Translators

9 TBMM7943 or TBMM7953 60


101 No new students will be registered for this programme. Students already registered for this programme may re-register in order to complete the qualification. Prospective students interested in this specialisation may register for the MA (Bible Translation Management).

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MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLE TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT (Structured)


QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Master of Arts in Bible Translation Management

One year102

MA (Bible

Translation Management)

B9736 BC970536 97360 180

Information The Master of Arts in Bible Translation Management Degree is a Master’s Degree by coursework and a mini-dissertation. This MA (Bible Translation Management) Degree maintains a high level of proficiency and aims to train individuals to manage the process of Bible translation effectively. The degree offers a complex knowledge in the fields of management, translation theory and linguistics. The student will also gain understanding of the managerial issues relating to the religious and cultural contexts of Bible translation projects.

A third of the degree consists of a research project of 60 credits, culminating in the acceptance of a mini-dissertation. The degree exposes the student to a broader spectrum of insights in the chosen field of speciality in terms of in-depth theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. This will enable students to deal critically with complex issues both systematically and creatively within professional and academic contexts. The degree prepares graduates for advanced and specialised professional employment. Admission

To be admitted to the Master of Arts in Bible Translation Management Degree, a student must:

ix. be in possession of a professional BDiv (NQF Exit Level 8) or x. be in possession of a BTh Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or xi. be in possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (NQF Exit Level 8); or xii. be in possession of an appropriate Honours Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or xiii. be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and xiv. have obtained a weighted average of at least 60%; or xv. have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the modules (at the highest NQF Level) presented in the

discipline in which she/he is to proceed.103 xvi. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


102 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the degree over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study. In the case of part-time students transferring from other universities, who received recognition for 90 credits (50%) of the required compulsory credits, they may complete the outstanding 90 credits (50%) of the degree in one year. 103 On recommendation by the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board.

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Progression

Completion of the Master of Arts in Bible Translation Management may meet the minimum admission requirements of a cognate Doctoral Degree. Curriculum The curriculum for Master of Arts in Bible Translation Management takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete. The degree requires a minimum of 180 credits at NQF Level 9. This field of specialisation is presented by the Hebrew Department in the Faculty of the Humanities. The programme coordinator is Prof Cynthia Miller-Naudé. 104 Students have to consult with her prior to registration.

Students register for three compulsory modules and a mini-dissertation. With the advice of the coordinator, students with previous training and/or experience may choose the advanced module if offered.

MINI-DISSERTATION

MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation 9 TBMM7940 or TBMM7950 60


MODULE NQF


Theology, Religion Studies and Culture

or Advanced Topics in Theology, Religion Studies and Culture

9

9

TBMM7941

or

TBMM7944

or

TBMM7951

or

TBMM7954 40

Bible Translation and Linguistics

or Advanced Topics in Bible Translation and Linguistics

9

9

TBMM7942

or

TBMM7945

or

TBMM7952

or

TBMM7955 40

Management and Leadership for Bible Translators

9 TBMM7943 or TBMM7953 60


104 Prof Miller-Naudé can be contacted on +27(51)4019385 or via email at [email protected].

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MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Structured)


QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Master of Theology

One year105/106

MTh B9702 See

specialisation table

97021 180

Information

The Master of Theology Degree is a Master’s Degree by coursework and a mini-dissertation. It differs from the Master of Theology Degree with study code 9708, which is a Master’s Degree by dissertation. This MTh Degree maintains a high level of proficiency, offering specialised training in one theological discipline. A third of the degree consists of a research project of 60 credits, culminating in the acceptance of a mini-dissertation. The degree exposes the student to a broader spectrum of insights in the chosen field of speciality in terms of in-depth theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. This will enable students to deal critically with complex issues both systematically and creatively within professional and academic contexts. The degree prepares graduates for specialised professional employment. Admission

In order to be admitted to the Master of Theology Degree, a student must:

i. be in possession of a professional BDiv (NQF Exit Level 8); or ii. be in possession of a BTh Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or iii. be in possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (NQF Exit Level 8); or iv. be in possession of an appropriate Honours Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or v. be in possession of an appropriate and equivalent (NQF Exit Level 8) qualification; and vi. have obtained a weighted average of at least 60%; or vii. have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the modules (at the highest NQF Level) presented in the

discipline in which she/he is to proceed;107 and viii. have completed (or are still to complete) a module (or equivalent) in Theological Research

Methodology at NQF Level 8.108 ix. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


Progression

Completion of the Master of Theology programme may meet the minimum admission requirements of a cognate Doctoral Degree. Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master of Theology Degree requires a minimum of 180 credits at NQF Level 9 and takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete.

105 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the degree over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study. 106 In the case of Practical Theology, the minimum period of study is two years. 107 On recommendation of the head of department or programme director and with approval by the faculty board. 108 Students who did not complete a module in Theological Research Methodology, register for TRES4800 or TPTH4800 and complete the qualification with 196 credits.

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A variety of differently designed MTh options is available to students:

Field of Specialisation

Min. Period of

Study

Programme Code

Academic Plan Code

Degree Code Total

Credits

Discipline-directed: Old Testament

One year B9702 BC970225 97021 180

Discipline-directed: New Testament

One year B9702 BC970226 97021 180

Discipline-directed: Church History and Polity

One year B9702 BC970227 97021 180

Discipline-directed: Systematic Theology

One year B9702 BC970228 97021 180

Discipline-directed: Missiology

One year B9702 BC970230 97021 180

Discipline-directed: Religion Studies

One year B9702 BC970231 97021 180

Practical Theology Two years B9702 BC972901 97021 180

Biblical Studies and Hermeneutics

One year B9702 BC970238 97021 180

Biblical Spirituality One year B9702 BC970239 97021 180

Spirituality One year B9702 BC970240 97021 180

Historical Theology109 One year B9702 BC970232 97021 180

109 For more information on this field of specialisation, refer to The Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa section of the Rule Book.

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Discipline-directed: Old Testament

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970225 97021 One year 180

This programme consists of two compulsory modules in Old Testament studies (120 credits) and two elective modules not in the field of Old Testament studies. One of the compulsory modules entails a mini-dissertation of 60 credits.

In the case of semester modules, students can choose whether they want to register for the module in the first semester or the second semester. In the case of year modules, students have to register at the beginning of an academic year. The curriculum must be compiled based upon academic advice from the head of department in collaboration with the programme director.

TWO COMPULSORY MODULES

MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation in Old Testament110

9 TOTT7966 60

In-depth Study of Old Testament: a) Introduction b) Exegesis111

(or Exposition) c) Hermeneutics d) Theology

9 TOTT7906

60


TWO ELECTIVE MODULES FROM THE LIST

MODULE NQF


In-depth Study of New Testament112


In-depth Study of Church History and Polity113


In-depth Study of Systematic Theology


In-depth Study of Missiology


In-depth Study of Religion Studies


Module(s) from a relevant non-theological field of study

9 XXXXXX1X or XXXXXX2X 30

In-depth Study of Practical Theology

9 TPTHXXXX114 30


110 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 111 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 112 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 113 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 114 Choose any 30-credit master’s degree module in the field of Practical Theology. Refer to the Master’s Degree with specialisation in Practical Theology (BC972901) to see the available modules.

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Discipline-directed: New Testament115

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970226 97021 One year 180

This programme consists of two compulsory modules in New Testament studies (120 credits) and two elective modules not in the field of New Testament Studies. One of the compulsory modules entails a mini-dissertation of 60 credits.



MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation in New Testament

9 TNTT7966 60

In-depth Study of New Testament: a) Introduction b) Exegesis c) Hermeneutics d) Theology

9 TNTT7906 60



MODULE NQF


In-depth Study of Old Testament116













9 TPTHXXXX118 30


115 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher. 116 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 117 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 118 Choose any 30-credit master’s degree module in the field of Practical Theology. Refer to the Master’s Degree with specialisation in Practical Theology (BC972901) to see the available modules.

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Discipline-directed: Church History and Polity

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970227 97021 One year 180

This programme consists of two compulsory modules in Church History and Polity (120 credits) and two elective modules not in the field of Church History and Polity. One of the compulsory modules entails a mini-dissertation of 60 credits.



MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation in New Church History and Polity119

9 TELG7966 60

In-depth Study of Church History and Polity:120 a) Meta-theoretical

Questions b) Church History of Africa

General Church History c) History of Doctrine d) Church Polity

9 TELG7906 60



MODULE NQF








In-depth Study of Missiology 9 TMIS7916 or TMIS7926 30






9 TPTHXXXX123 30


119 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 120 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 121 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 122 Recommendation: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 123Choose any 30-credit master’s degree module in the field of Practical Theology. Refer to the Master’s Degree with specialisation in Practical Theology (BC972901) to see the available modules.

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Discipline-directed: Systematic Theology

Programme Code Academic Plan

Code Degree Code

Min Period of Study

Total Credits

B9702 BC970228 97021 One year 180

This programme consists of two compulsory modules in Systematic Theology (120 credits) and two elective modules not in the field of Systematic Theology. One of the compulsory modules entails a mini-dissertation of 60 credits.

In the case of semester modules, students can choose whether they want to register for the module in the first semester or the second semester. In the case of year modules, students have to register at the beginning of an academic year. The curriculum must be compiled based upon academic advice from the programme director in collaboration with the supervisor/head of department.


MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation in Systematic Theology 9 TSYS7966 60

In-depth Study of Systematic Theology: a) Introduction b) Ethics c) Apologetics d) Post Enlightenment

Theology

9 TSYS7906 60



MODULE NQF















9 TPTHXXXX127 30


124 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 125 Recommendation: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 126 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 127 Choose any 30-credit master’s degree module in the field of Practical Theology. Refer to the Master’s Degree with specialisation in Practical Theology (BC972901) to see the available modules.

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Discipline-directed: Missiology

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970230 97021 One year 180

This programme consists of two compulsory modules in Missiology (120 credits) and two elective modules not in the field of Missiology. One of the compulsory modules entails a mini-dissertation of 60 credits.




Mini-dissertation in Missiology

9 TMIS7966 60

In-depth Study of Missiology: a) Theology b) Theology of Religions

in the Contemporary Context

c) Missiological Ministries and Challenges

d) Mission History

9 TMIS7906 60

















9 TPTHXXXX131 30


128 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 129 Recommendation: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 130 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 131Choose any 30-credit master’s degree module in the field of Practical Theology. Refer to the Master’s Degree with specialisation in Practical Theology (BC972901) to see the available modules.

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Discipline-directed: Religion Studies

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970231 97021 One year 180

This programme consists of two compulsory modules in Religion Studies (120 credits) and two elective modules not in the field of Religion Studies. One of the compulsory modules entails a mini-dissertation of 60 credits.



MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation in Religion Studies

9 TRLS7966 60

In-depth Study of Religion Studies: a) Ethics and Values of

Religions b) Writings of Religions c) Doctrines and

Teachings of Religions e) History of Religions

9 TRLS7906 60



MODULE NQF















9 TPTHXXXX135 30


132 Recommendation: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 6 or higher. 133 Recommendation: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 6 or higher. 134 Recommendation: 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher. 135 Choose any 30-credit master’s degree module in the field of Practical Theology. Refer to the Master’s Degree with specialisation in Practical Theology (BC972901) to see the available modules.

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Practical Theology

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC972901 97021 Two years 196

This programme consists of a compulsory mini-dissertation (60 credits), a compulsory research methodology module (16 credits) and four elective modules in Practical Theology (120 credits).

The minimum study period is two years and student intake is only at the beginning of an academic year.

The curriculum must be compiled based upon academic advice from the head of department in collaboration with the programme director.


MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation in Practical Theology

9 TPTH7970 60

In-depth Study of Research Methodology and Theory in Practical Theology136

9 TPTH7904 16



MODULE NQF


In-depth Study of Congregational Studies I

9 TPTH7971 30

In-depth Study of Congregational Studies II

9 TPTH7972 30

In-depth Study of Congregational Studies III

9 TPTH7973 30

In-depth Study of Congregational Studies IV

9 TPTH7974 30

In-depth Study of Pastoral Care I

9 TPTH7975 30

In-depth Study of Pastoral Care II

9 TPTH7976 30

In-depth Study of Pastoral Care III

9 TPTH7977 30

In-depth Study of Pastoral Care IV

9 TPTH7978 30

In-depth Study of Faith Formation II

9 TPTH7981 30

In-depth Study of Faith Formation IV

9 TPTH7983 30

In-depth Study in Homiletics I

9 TPTH7984 30

In-depth Study in Homiletics II

9 TPTH7985 30

136 Compulsory in the first year of study

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MODULE NQF


In-depth Study in Homiletics III

9 TPTH7986 30

In-depth Study in Liturgy I 9 TPTH7987 30

Any appropriate module from a relevant non-theological field of study

9 XXXXXXXX 30


TOTAL CREDITS 196

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Biblical Studies and Hermeneutics

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970238 97021 One year 180

This programme consists of four compulsory modules, aligned with the field of specialisation. One of the compulsory modules entails a mini-dissertation of 60 credits.

In the case of semester modules, students can choose whether they want to register for the module in the first semester or the second semester.



MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation 9 TBSH7970 or TBSH7980 60

In-depth Study of Hermeneutics 9 TBSH7971 or TBSH7981 40

In-depth Study of the Old Testament137 9 TBSH7972 or TBSH7982 40

In-depth Study of the New Testament138 9 TBSH7973 or TBSH7983 40

TOTAL CREDITS 180

137 Prerequisite: 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher. 138 Prerequisite: 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher.

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Biblical Spirituality

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970239 97021 One year 180





MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation 9 TBSP7970 or TBSP7980 60

In-depth Study of Spirituality (Introduction) and Spiritual Hermeneutics

9 TBSP7971 or TBSP7981 40

In-depth Study of the Spirituality of a Specific Bible Book/Corpus


In-depth Study of the Reception of the Spirituality of a Specific Bible Book/Corpus


TOTAL CREDITS 180

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY


Spirituality

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE


STUDY TOTAL CREDITS

B9702 BC970240 97021 One year 180





MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation 9 TSPR7970 or TSPR7980 60

In-depth Study of Spirituality as Discipline

9 TSPR7971 or TSPR7981 40

In-depth Study of Scripture and Spirituality


In-depth Study of Spiritual Practices


TOTAL CREDITS 180

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MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Research)


QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Master of Theology

One year139

MTh B9802 See


98021 180

Information

The Master of Theology Degree is a Master’s Degree by dissertation. It differs from the Master of Theology Degree with study code 9709, which is a Master’s Degree by coursework and a mini-dissertation. This MTh Degree maintains a high level of proficiency, offering specialised training in one theological discipline. It consists of the completion of an advanced in-depth research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. The degree exposes the student to self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems in the chosen field of speciality in terms of in-depth theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. This will enable students to deal critically with complex issues both systematically and creatively within professional and academic contexts. The degree prepares graduates for specialised professional employment and continued study.

It is compulsory for students who do the Master of Theology Degree to submit a research proposal (title registration), on the prescribed form, for approval by the faculty board within six months after first registration. It is the student’s responsibility, with approval of the supervisor, to give notice of the intent to submit. The deadlines for notice of submission are:

i) before or on the last working day of October of the preceding year for graduating during the June graduation ceremony; or

ii) before or on the first working day of April for graduating during the December graduation ceremonies.


i. the first working day of February if notification was given in October ii. the first working day of July if notification was given in April.

Admission

To be admitted to the Master of Theology Degree, a student must:

i. be in possession of a professional BDiv (NQF Exit Level 8); or ii. a BTh Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or iii. be in possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (NQF Exit Level 8); or iv. be in possession of an appropriate Honours Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or v. be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and vi. have obtained a weighted average of at least 60%; or vii. have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the modules (at the highest NQF Level) presented in the

discipline in which he/she is to proceed;140 and

139 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers in the first year and in the following year without any interruption of study. 140 On recommendation of the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board.

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viii. have completed (or is still to complete) a module (or equivalent) in theological research methodology at NQF Level 8.141

ix. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA http://www.saqa.org.za/).

Progression

Completion of the Master of Theology Degree may meet the minimum admission requirements of a cognate Doctoral Degree. Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master of Theology requires a minimum of 180 credits at NQF Level 9, and the degree takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete. The degree consists of a dissertation.

Students register for one compulsory module in their field of specialisation:

MODULE NQF YEAR

MODULE CODE

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE

DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Old Testament142 9 TOTT8901 B9802 BC980225 98021 180

New Testament143

9 TNTT8901 B9802 BC980226 98021 180


9 TELG8901 B9802 BC980227 98021 180

Systematic Theology

9 TSYS8901 B9802 BC980228 98021 180

Practical Theology

9 TPTH8901 B9802 BC980229 98021 180

Missiology 9 TMIS8901 B9802 BC980230 98021 180

Religion Studies 9 TRLS8901 B9802 BC980231 98021 180


9 THTH8901 B9802 BC980232 98021 180


9 TBSP8901 B9802 BC980239 98021 180

Spirituality 9 TSPR8901 B9802 BC980240 98021 180

141 Students who did not complete a module in Theological Research Methodology, register for TRES4800 or TPTH4800 and complete the qualification with 196 credits. 142 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher may be required. 143 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher are required. 144 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher may be required. 145 For more information regarding this field of specialisation, please refer to the Jonathan Edwards Africa Centre section in the Rule Book.

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DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY

The following Doctoral Degree is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 10:

QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Doctor of Theology

Two years146

DTh B9902 See


99021 360

Information

The Doctor of Theology Degree requires of candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level, culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. Candidates are required to demonstrate high-level research capability, making a significant and original academic contribution.

It is compulsory for students who do the Doctor of Theology Degree to submit a research proposal (title registration), on the prescribed form, for approval by the faculty board within six months after first registration. It is the student’s responsibility, with approval of the supervisor, to give notice of the intent to submit. The deadlines for notice of submission are:


ii) before or on the first working day of April for graduating during the December graduation

ceremonies.

On completion of the thesis, the student should submit the final document before:

i) the first working day of February if notification was given in October ii) the first working day of July if notification was given in April.

The completed thesis must be justified before the faculty board.147 Admission

To be admitted to the Doctor of Theology Degree, a student must:

i) be in possession of an appropriate Master’s Degree (NQF Exit Level 9); or ii) be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and iii) have obtained a weighted average of at least 65%; or iv) must have obtained a mark of at least 65% in the modules (at highest NQF Level) presented in the

discipline in which he/she is to proceed.148 v) All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


146 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over four academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers consecutively (for four years) without any interruption of study. 147 A student may be exempted from the justification of her/his thesis on the recommendation of the head of department with notification to the research committee. 148 On the recommendation of the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board.

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The department in which the student wishes to specialise may require a written research proposal, which has to be defended orally in the department as part of the admission process. It is the responsibility of the student to enquire about the specific procedures before application and registration.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Doctor of Theology Degree requires a minimum of 360 credits at NQF Level 10 and takes a minimum of two academic years (four semesters) to complete.149 The degree consists of a thesis.


Module NQF Year Module

Code Programme

Code Academic Plan

Code Degree Code

Total Credits

Old Testament150

10 TOTT9101 B9902 BC990225 99021 360

New Testament151

10 TNTT9101 B9902 BC990226 99021 360


10 TELG9101 B9902 BC990227 99021 360

Systematic Theology

10 TSYS9101 B9902 BC990228 99021 360

Practical Theology

10 TPTH9101 B9902 BC990229 99021 360



Bible Translation

10 TBTL9101 B9902 BC990235 99021 360


10 TBSP9101 B9902 BC990239 99021 360


149 Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute

to the credit value of the qualification. 150 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher may be required. 151 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher are required. 152 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher may be required.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY


QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Doctor of Theology

Two years153

PhD B9904 See


99041 360

Information

The Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Degree requires of candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level, culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. Candidates are required to demonstrate high-level research capability, making a significant and original academic contribution.

It is compulsory for students who do the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Degree to submit a research

proposal (title registration), on the prescribed form, for approval by the faculty board within six months after first registration.

It is the student’s responsibility, with approval of the supervisor, to give notice of the intent to submit.

The deadlines for notice of submission are: i) before or on the last working day of October of the preceding year for graduating during the

June graduation ceremony; or

ii) before or on the first working day in April for graduating during the December graduation ceremonies.


i. the first working day in February if notification was given in October ii. the first working day in July if notification was given in April.

The completed thesis must be justified before the faculty board.154

Admission

To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Degree, a candidate must:

i. be in possession of an appropriate Master’s Degree (NQF Exit Level 9); or ii. be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and iii. must have obtained a weighted average of at least 65%. iv. must have obtained a mark of at least 65% in the modules (at highest NQF Level) presented in the

discipline in which he/she is to proceed.155 v. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


153 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the qualification over four academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers consecutively (for four years) without any interruption of study. 154 A student may be exempted from the justification of her/his thesis on the recommendation of the head of department with notification to the research committee. 155 On the recommendation of the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board.

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The department and field in which the student wishes to specialise may require a written research proposal, which has to be defended orally in the department as part of the admission process. It is the responsibility of the student to enquire about the specific procedures before application and registration.

Curriculum The curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Degree requires a minimum of 360 credits at NQF Level 10, and takes a minimum of two academic years (four semesters) to complete.156 The degree consists of a thesis.


MODULE NQF YEAR

MODULE CODE

PROGRAMME CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE

DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS

Old Testament157 10 TOTT9100 B9904 BC990425 99041 360

New Testament158 10 TNTT9100 B9904 BC990426 99041 360

Ecclesiology159 10 TELG9100 B9904 BC990427 99041 360

Systematic Theology

10 TSYS9100 B9904 BC990428 99041 360

Practical Theology 10 TPTH9100 B9904 BC990429 99041 360




10 THTH9100 B9904 BC990432 99041 360

Bible Translation 10 TBTL9100 B9904 BC990435 99041 360

Biblical Spirituality 10 TBSP9100 B9904 BC990439 99041 360


156 Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute

to the credit value of the qualification. 157 32 credits Hebrew at NQF Level 5 or higher may be required. 158 32 credits Greek at NQF Level 5 or higher are required. 159 32 credits Latin at NQF Level 6 or higher and/or German at NQF Level 5 or higher may be required. 160 For more information regarding this qualification, please refer to the Jonathan Edwards Africa Centre section in the Rule Book.

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CURRICULA

The curricula of the various modules presented by the Faculty of Theology are as follows:

RELIGIOUS STUDY/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

MODULE

CODE MODULE TITLE CREDITS

TRRS1514 Religion and Social Milieu 16

TRID1522 Introduction to the Study of Religion and Development in the Study of Religion over the Centuries

8

TRCR2614 The Christian Religion 16

TRAI2624 African Indigenous Religions and African Indigenous Churches 16

TRHB3714 Hinduism and Buddhism 16

TRJI3724 Judaism and Islam 16

TREP1522 A Survey of the Religions of South Africa and the Education of Religion in the Primary and Intermediate Phase

8

TRES1542 A Survey of the Religions of South Africa and the Education of Religion in the Senior and FET phase

8

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BIBLE AND HERMENEUTICS

MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE CREDITS

TCBH1518

Themes such as: a) The role of the Bible in Africa b) Reading the Bible through African eyes c) Practical Hermeneutics d) Biblical themes: healing, exorcism, poverty, power, gender

32

AFRICAN THEOLOGY


TCAT1528

Themes such as: a) African culture(s) and gospel b) African Theology and society c) African Theology, reconciliation and peace d) African Theology and gender

32

PASTORAL CARE


TCPC1518

Themes such as: a) Relationship formation (dating) and marriage b) Family c) Youth work d) People with HIV and/or Aids e) People who are sick, traumatised f) Law offenders and victims of crime

32

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP


TCCL1528

Themes such as: a) Principles of leadership b) Management c) Leadership and church growth d) Church administration and financial management e) Project management and income generation

32

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY - CURRICULA ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY 70

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY

OLD TESTAMENT


TOTT1714 Study in the Exegesis, Theology and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

16

TOTT1734 Study in the Exposition, Message and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

16

NEW TESTAMENT


TNTT1724 Study in the Exegesis, Theology and Hermeneutics of the New Testament

16

TNTT1744 Study in the Exposition, Message and Hermeneutics of the New Testament

16

CHURCH HISTORY AND POLITY


TELG1714 Contemporary African and South African Church History 16

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY


TSYS1724 Study in Selected Christian Doctrines and Contemporary Ethical Challenges

16

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY


TPTH1724

a) Congregational Studies: an Advanced Study of the Interaction between the Society, Faith Communities and Service Ministry

b) Pastoral Care: an Advanced Study of Pastoral Models in order to Apply Selected Forms in Practice

c) Liturgy and Homiletics: an Advanced Study of Liturgy and Homiletics in order to Apply Selected Forms in Practice

16

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MISSIOLOGY


TMIS1724

a) The sense and meaning of Mission in the Midst of the Crises and Challenges of Modern Africa

b) Background on Modern Africa c) Implications of the new Challenges for the Theology of Mission d) The Approach from a Mission Theology Perspective on the

Crises in Africa

16

RELIGION STUDIES


TRLS1714 Study in the Ethics and Values of Religion 16

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


TRES1714 TRES1724

Research Methodology 16

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BDIV AND BDIV (Extended Curriculum Programme)

OLD TESTAMENT


TOTT1614

General Introduction to the Old Testament 16

TOTT2714

a) Introduction to the Methodology of Exegesis b) Introduction, Exegesis and Theology of the Prophetical Literature

16

TOTT2734

a) Introduction to the Methodology of Exegesis b) Introduction, Exposition and Message of the Prophetical Literature

16

TOTT3714

Introduction, Exegesis and Theology of a Selection of Books from the Old Testament

16

TOTT3734

Introduction, Exposition and Message of a Selection of Books from the Old Testament

16

TOTT4814

Advanced Introduction, Exegesis and Theology of a Corpus in the Old Testament

16

TOTT4834

Advanced Introduction, Exposition and Message of a Corpus in the Old Testament

16

NEW TESTAMENT


TNTT1624

Background, Canonics, History and Overview of the New Testament 16

TNTT2724

Hermeneutics and Exegetical Methodology of the New Testament 16

TNTT3724

Introduction, Exegesis, Theology and Spirituality of the Books of the New Testament

16

TNTT3744

Introduction, Exposition, Message and Spirituality of the Books of the New Testament

16

TNTT4824

Advanced Introduction, Study of Genres, Exegesis and Theology of the Books of the New Testament

16

TNTT4844

Advanced Introduction, Study of Genres, Exposition and Message of the Books of the New Testament

16



TELG1614

Church History of the Early Church and Middle Ages (33-1435) 16

TELG2714

Church History of the Reformation and Modernism (16th to 19th Century, General and African)

16

TELG3712

South African Church History in an African Context (1850-1963) 8

TELG3732

Introduction to Church Polity and the History of Doctrine 8




TELG4814

a) The Offices in the Church b) An Orientation of the 20th Century, General Church History

16

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY


TSYS1624

a) Theology as Academic Discipline b) Philosophy of Science and Theology c) The Confessional Nature of Theology d) Basic Research Methodology

16

TSYS2724

Study of the Various Christian Doctrines 16

TSYS3724

Study of Christian Ethics: a) Foundations b) Approaches c) Decision-making d) Selected Contemporary Challenges

16

TSYS4824

a) Theological Developments from the 19th Century till Present b) Selected Contemporary Apologetic Challenges to the Christian Faith

16

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY


TPTH3714

a) Congregational Studies: A Practical Theological Perspective on the Society, Faith Communities and Service Ministry

b) Pastoral Care: A Practical Theological Introduction to Pastoral Care in the Marriage and Family

16

TPTH3724

a) Faith Formation: Intergenerational Formation Practices, Practical Theological Methodology and Models

b) Leadership: A Practical Theological Introduction to a Relevant and Contextual Understanding of Leadership

16

TPTH4804

a) Faith Formation: Faith Formation, Practical Theological Methodology and Practice Models

b) Homiletics and Liturgics: a Practical Theological Introduction of Liturgy and Homiletics in Order to Apply Selected Forms in Practice

16


MISSIOLOGY


TMIS3714

a) The Grounding of Mission in the Bible and the Practical Implications of Foundational Mission

b) The Ministry of Reconciliation and Mission in Practice c) The Missionary Diaconate d) Personal Evangelism

16

TMIS4814

a) The Missionary Ministry to the Most Important World Religions b) Methodology in Mission regarding the Religions c) Directives for the Interaction, Dialogue and Proclamation to the

World Religions

16

TMIS4834

a) The Ministry of Reconciliation to the Modern World b) Critical Evaluation of Secularism and Philosophical Trends c) The Approach from a Mission Theology Perspective on the Crises

in Africa d) Mission and Ecology e) Mission and Culture f) The Missional Church

16

RELIGION STUDIES


TRLS3624

Study of Spirituality and Religion: A Focus on the Main Religions in South Africa

16

TRES4800 Applied Research Methodology 16

APPLIED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


TPTH4800 Applied Research Methodology Practical Theology

16

TRES4800 Applied Research Methodology Theology

16

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY

OLD TESTAMENT


TOTT5804 Advanced Study in the Theology, Ethics and Hermeneutics of the Books/Corpora in the Old Testament

16

NEW TESTAMENT


TNTT5804 Advanced Studies in the Introduction, Exegesis and Theology of the New Testament

16

TNTE5804 Advanced Studies in the Introduction, Exposition and Theology of the New Testament

16



TELG5804 a) The Work of the Church b) Contemporary African and South African Church History

16

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY


TSYS5804 Advanced Study in Current Trends in Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics

16

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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY


TPTH5800

This module contains fundamental knowledge, theories, principles and practices of an in-depth study of themes in Practical Theology, Specialised Ministries and Practicum, including: a) Practical Theological Ecclesiology b) Personality and Spirituality Formation c) Pastoral Care d) Homiletics and liturgics e) Faith formation

48

MISSIOLOGY


TMIS5804

a) Advanced Study in the Theology of Mission in the Modern World b) The Challenges of Postmodernism, Modernism and New Realism for

Mission c) The Principles of Grounded Mission d) The Ministry of Reconciliation

16

RELIGION STUDIES


TRLS5814 Advanced Study in Ethics and Values of Religion 16

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OLD TESTAMENT

MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE Credits

TOTT6811 TOTT6821

Research Methodology and Theory 16

TOTT6812 TOTT6822

Methodology of Exegesis and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

20

TOTT6813 TOTT6823

Advanced Introduction to the Books and Canonical History of the Old Testament

20

TOTT6814 TOTT6824

History of Israel and the Cultural-Historical Background of the Old Testament

20

TOTT6815 TOTT6825

Theology of the Old Testament 20

TOTT6810 TOTT6820

Research Report 32

NEW TESTAMENT


TNTT6811 TNTT6821


TNTT6812 TNTT6822

a) Textual Criticism of the New Testament b) Hermeneutics of the New Testament c) Exegetical Methods with Special Focus on the New

Testament

16

TNTT6813 TNTT6823

a) History of the New Testament Research b) Canonical History of the New Testament c) Introduction to the Books of the New Testament

16

TNTT6814 TNTT6824

a) Theoretical Aspects of Historical Research b) Background of the New Testament c) History of the New Testament

16

TNTT6815 TNTT6825

Exegesis of Selected Parts of the New Testament 16

TNTT6816 TNTT6826

Introduction to and Theology of the New Testament 16

TNTT6810 TNTT6820

Research Report 32



TELG6811 TELG6821


TELG6812 TELG6822

Advanced Study of Theoretical Aspects of Ecclesiology as a Theological Discipline

20




TELG6813 TELG6823

Advanced Studies in the History of the Church and Theology in Africa 20

TELG6814 TELG6824

Studies in General Church History 33-2000 20

TELG6815 TELG6825

Advanced Studies in Church Polity and the History of Doctrine 20

TELG6810 TELG6820

Research Report 32

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY


TSYS6811 TSYS6821

Advanced Study in Research Methodology and Skills 16

TSYS6812 TSYS6822

Advanced Study in Selected Christian Doctrines 20

TSYS6813 TSYS6823

Advanced Study in Selected Ethical Challenges 20

TSYS6814 TSYS6824

Advanced Study in Contemporary Challenges to Christian Apologetics 20

TSYS6815 TSYS6825

Advanced Study in Selected Questions in Contemporary Christian Spirituality

20

TSYS6816 TSYS6826

Advanced Study in Selected Theologians since the 19th Century 20

TSYS6810 TSYS6820

Research Report 32

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY


TPTH6801 a) Research Methodology and Theory b) The Research Process and a Research Methodology

16

TPTH6802

Advanced Introduction to Practical Theology as Academic Discipline: a) Introduction to Practical Theology b) Historical Contours of Practical Theology c) Philosophical and Theological Principles of Practical Theology d) Pragmatic Signposts of Practical Theology in a Postmodern Context

and Tertiary Institutions e) New Trends in Practical Theology f) Practical Theological Methodological Challenges

16

TPTH6803

Pastoral Care: a) Introduction to Pastoral Care b) Pastoral Care and Practical Theology c) Pastoral Theological Conceptualisation

16


TPTH6805

Narrative Pastoral Therapy: a) Introduction to Narrative Pastoral Therapy b) Narrative Pastoral Therapy and Practical Theology c) Theoretical Mastering and Exploring Narrative Pastoral Therapeutic

Techniques

16

TPTH6807

Congregation and Community: a) Congregation and Community Development – Theory and Practices b) The Missional Congregation c) The Congregation in a Public Space

16

TPTH6809

Leadership: a) Models for Leadership b) Leadership and Change c) Spirituality of the Leader d) Leadership for the Future

16

TPTH6811

Intergenerational Formation for a Postmodern Society: a) The Context of Intergenerational Ministry b) Praxeological Foundations of Intergenerational Ministry c) Futuristic Spiritual-Moral Leadership Formation d) Intergenerational Formation and Ministry Practices e) Missional Intergenerational Practice Methods

16

TPTH6813

Advanced Studies in Homiletics New Homiletics: a) Introduction to ‘New Homiletics’ b) Ways of Reading a Biblical Text c) Discerning your Context d) Styles of Preaching e) Seeking a Response f) A Practical-Theological Homiletical Credo

16

TPTH6800 Research Report 32

MISSIOLOGY


TMIS6811 TMIS6821


TMIS6812 TMIS6822

a) Studies in Recent Mission History b) Mission in the 20th and 21st Centuries c) Mission and the WCC d) Mission and the Lausanne Movement

20

TMIS6813 TMIS6823

a) Advanced Study in Mission Theology and the Practical Application of Mission

b) The Ministry of Reconciliation in the Modern World c) Mission and Crises in the World d) Missionary Diaconate

20

TMIS6814 TMIS6824

a) Specialised Missiological Ministries b) Mission and the Missional Church

20

TMIS6815 TMIS6825

a) Advanced Study in the Theology of Religion and Contemporary Society

b) The Ministry to the Most Important World Religions 20

TMIS6810 TMIS6820

Research Report 32

RELIGION STUDIES



TRLS6811 TRLS6821


TRLS6812 TRLS6822

Advanced Study in the History of (a) Religion(s) 20

TRLS6813 TRLS6823

Advanced Study in the Writings of (a) Religion(s) 20

TRLS6814 TRLS6824

Advanced Study in the Doctrines, Teachings of (a) Religion(s) 20

TRLS6815 TRLS6825

Advanced Study in the Ethics and Value of (a) Religion 20

TRLS6810 TRLS6820

Research Report 32

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (Structured)

OLD TESTAMENT


TOTT7914 a) In-depth Study, Exegesis, Theology and Application of the Old

Testament 16

TOTT7934 a) In-depth Study, Exposition, and Application of the Old Testament 16

TOTT7900 Mini-dissertation 60

NEW TESTAMENT


TNTT7901 Insights and Themes from the Exegesis, Theology, Ethics, and Spirituality of the New Testament Integrated with a View to the Professional Ministry

16

TNTT7902 Insights and Themes from the Exposition, Message, Ethics, and Spirituality of the New Testament Integrated with a View to the Professional Ministry

16

TNTT7900 Mini-dissertation 60



TELG7914 a) The Work of the Church b) Contemporary African and South African Church History

16

TELG7900

Mini-dissertation 60

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY


TSYS7924 Advanced Study in a Number of Selected Contemporary Problems in Systematic Theology and Ethics

16

TSYS7900 Mini-dissertation 60

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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY


TPTM7906

This module contains fundamental knowledge, theories, principles and practices of homiletics, pastoral care and congregational studies , including: Homiletics: a) Communication and Preaching, b) Preaching and the Church Year, c) Preaching and Liturgy and d) Practice of Preaching. Pastoral Care: a) Applied Basic Theory: Pastoral Models Applied, b) Pastoral Care and Suffering: the Handling of Illness and Loss, c) Crisis Pastoral Care and Pastoral Therapy, d) Pastoral Care: Christian Charity and Caring for the Aged, e) Pastoral Care and Marriage: Marriage and Family Enrichment and f) Pastoral Care and Youth Care: Youth Ministry and Pastoral Catechism. Congregational Ministry: a) Congregational Upbuilding: Theory and Practice, Strategic Planning/Congregation Analysis, Structures; and b) Christian Leadership: Leadership and Spirituality, Leadership and Crisis Management.

24

TPTH7900 Mini-dissertation 60

MISSIOLOGY

MODULE CODE

MODULE TITLE CREDITS

TMIS7924 a) Advanced Study in Missiological Issues and Practice b) Mission and the Challenges and Crises of Africa c) Mission and the Secularised World

16

TMIS7900 Mini-dissertation 60

RELIGION STUDIES


TRLS7903 Advanced Study in Themes in Religion Studies 16

TRLS7900 Mini-dissertation 60

INTERDISCIPLINARITY


TIDT7912 Theorising Interdisciplinarity in Theology 8

TIDA7902 Interdisciplinary Research Project 8

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MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY (Structured)

BIBLE TRANSLATION


TBTL7940 TBTL7950


TBTL7941 TBTL7951

Biblical Hermeneutics, Exegesis and Theology Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as: a) Biblical Hermeneutics b) Exegesis of the Old Testament c) Exegesis of the New Testament d) In-depth Exegesis of the Old Testament e) In-depth Exegesis of the New Testament f) Theology of the Old Testament g) Theology of the New Testament

40

TBTL7942 TBTL7952

Theory and Practice of Bible Translation Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as: a) Recent Developments in Translation Studies b) History of Bible Translation c) Ancient and Modern Functionalism and Bible Translation d) Descriptivism and Bible Translation e) Ideology, Agency, and Identity in Bible Translation f) Models for Bible Translation g) Tools for Bible Translation h) Problems in Bible Translation i) Textual and Linguistic Aspects of Bible Translation j) Literary Aspects of Bible Translation k) Sociological Aspects of Bible Translation

40

TBTL7943 TBTL7953

Linguistics for Bible translators Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as: a) Core Linguistic Concepts for Bible Translators b) Language Documentation for Bible Translators c) Semantics and Lexicology d) Pragmatics e) Discourse Analysis f) Cognitive Linguistics g) Linguistic Approaches to Biblical Languages h) Linguistic and Literary Analysis of Biblical Languages

40

TBTL7944 TBTL7954

The student will be able to: Examine linguistics and its key terms and concepts as applied within the realm of Bible translation and is able to describe, analyse, and evaluate those key terms and concepts

40

TBTL7945 TBTL7955

The student will be able to: - Identify and evaluate the importance and implications of the

advanced topic for the Management of Bible Translation Projects. 40

TBTL7946 TBTL7956

The student will be able to: - Examine the translation techniques and strategies of Modern

Translations of the Hebrew Bible; - Outline the key terms, concepts and terminology as applied within the

realm of Modern Bible Translation; and - Describe, analyse and evaluate those techniques and strategies.

40

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BIBLE TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT


TBMM7941 TBMM7851

Theology, Religion Studies and Culture Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as: a) Religion in Africa b) African Philosophies c) The Theology of Religion and Contemporary Society d) In-depth Study of Religion Studies (Ethics and Values of Religion;

Writings; Doctrines and Teaching; History)

40

TBMM7942 TBMM7952

Bible Translation and Linguistics Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as: a) Ideology, Agency and Identity in Bible Translation b) Functionalism and Descriptivism in Bible Translation c) Models for Bible Translation d) Textual and Linguistic Aspects of Bible Translation e) Core Linguistic Concepts for Bible Translation f) Language Documentation for Bible Translators g) Literacy for Bible Translation Projects

40

TBMM7943 TBMM7953

Management and Leadership for Bible Translators Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as:

a) Decision-making (Problem-solving, Strategic Thinking)

b) Interpersonal Factors in Management (Consulting Relationships, Conflict Management, Negotiation)

c) Self-management

d) Leading Teams and Coaching

e) Meetings

f) Participatory Approach (Facilitation, Networking, Partnership)

g) Programme and Project Management (Planning, Opportunity and Risk Management, Managing Resources)

60

TBMM7940 TBMM7950


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MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLE TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT (Structured)

BIBLE TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT


TBMM7941 TBMM7851

Theology, Religion Studies and Culture Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as: e) Religion in Africa f) African Philosophies g) The Theology of Religion and Contemporary Society h) In-depth Study of Religion Studies (Ethics and Values of Religion;

Writings; Doctrines and Teaching; History)

40

TBMM7942 TBMM7952

Bible Translation and Linguistics Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as: h) Ideology, Agency and Identity in Bible Translation i) Functionalism and Descriptivism in Bible Translation j) Models for Bible Translation k) Textual and Linguistic Aspects of Bible Translation l) Core Linguistic Concepts for Bible Translation m) Language Documentation for Bible Translators n) Literacy for Bible Translation Projects

40

TBMM7943 TBMM7953

Management and Leadership for Bible Translators Upon the advice of the coordinator of the programme, students study themes such as:

h) Decision-making (Problem-solving, Strategic Thinking)

i) Interpersonal Factors in Management (Consulting Relationships, Conflict Management, Negotiation)

j) Self-management

k) Leading Teams and Coaching

l) Meetings

m) Participatory Approach (Facilitation, Networking, Partnership)

n) Programme and Project Management (Planning, Opportunity and Risk Management, Managing Resources)

40

TBMM7944 TBMM7954

The student will be able to: - Critically evaluate theological, religious and cultural aspects of Bible

translation with respect to the advanced topic. - Analyse theological, religious and cultural aspects of the target

culture of Bible translation with respect to an advanced topic.

40

TBMM7945 TBMM7955

The student will be able to: - Identify and evaluate the importance and implications of the

advanced topic for the management of Bible translation projects. 40

TBMM7940 TBMM7950


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DISCIPLINE-DIRECTED: OLD TESTAMENT


TOTT7906 In-depth Study of the Old Testament (a) Introduction, (b) Exegesis, (c) Hermeneutics, (d) Theology

60

TOTT7916 TOTT7926

Theology and Exposition of the Old Testament 30

TOTT7966 Mini-dissertation 60

DISCIPLINE-DIRECTED: NEW TESTAMENT


TNTT7906 Textual Criticism, Canonics, Background, Methodology, Hermeneutics, Introduction, Theology and Exegesis of the New Testament

60

TNTT7916 TNTT7926

Theology and Exegesis of the New Testament 30

TNTT7966 Mini-dissertation 60

DISCIPLINE-DIRECTED: CHURCH HISTORY AND POLITY


TELG7906

In-depth Study in Church History and Polity: a) Meta-theoretical Questions b) Church History of Africa and General Church History c) History of Doctrine d) Church Polity

60

TELG7916 TELG7926

Church History and Polity: Overview 30

TELG7966 Mini-dissertation 60

DISCIPLINE-DIRECTED: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY


TSYS7906

In-depth Study in Major Issues and Current Trends in: a) Systematic Theology b) Ethics c) Apologetics d) Theology since the 19th Century

60

TSYS7916 TSYS7926

In-depth Study in a Selected Number of Current Trends in: Systematic Theology, Ethics

30

TSYS7966 Mini-dissertation 60


DISCIPLINE-DIRECTED: MISSIOLOGY


TMIS7906

In-depth Study in Missiology: a) Theology: New Approach towards Mission b) Theology of Religions in the Contemporary Context: Discussion,

Dialogue and Proclamation c) Missiological Ministries and Challenges: The Missionary d) Diaconate and the Missional Church e) Mission History: Overview of Decisive Moments in Mission History

60

TMIS7916 TMIS7926

Missionary Ministries and Challenges 30

TMIS7966 Mini-dissertation 60

DISCIPLINE-DIRECTED: RELIGION STUDIES

MODULE CODE


TRLS7906

In-depth Study in (a) Religion(s): a) Ethics and Values b) Writings c) Doctrines and Teachings d) History

60

TRLS7916 TRLS7926

In-depth Study in Religion Studies: Corpus Selection 30

TRLS7966 Mini-dissertation 60

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

MODULE CODE


TPTH7904

This module contains fundamental knowledge, theories, principles and practices of an in-depth study of research methodology and theory in practical theology, including:

The research statement and proposal

An understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and theories

The application of a mixed methodology

Practice-orientated and contextual research

The use of Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)

The ethical aspects of research in practical theology

16

TPTH7971

In-depth Study in Congregational Studies I: Congregation and Community: a) Practical Theology and a Missional Theology b) Development Theories and the Congregation c) The Role of the Congregation in the Society

30

TPTH7972

In-depth Study in Congregational Studies II: Analysis and Change: a) Practical Theology and Models for Analysis b) Congregational Management, Organisation and Change c) An Integrated Congregational Ministry

30


PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

MODULE CODE


TPTH7973

In-depth Study in Congregational Studies III: Leadership: a) Introduction to Leadership b) Leadership and Practical Theology c) Practical Theological Conceptualisation of Leadership d) Different Models of Leadership e) Contextual Leadership f) Leadership for the Future

30

TPTH7974 In-depth Study in Congregational Studies IV: Corpus Selection

30

TPTH7975

In-depth Study in Pastoral Care I: Pastoral Care: a) Introduction to Pastoral Care b) Pastoral Care and Practical Theology c) Pastoral Theological Conceptualisation d) Pastoral Care Models – Practice and Theory e) Pastoral Care for Marriage and the Family f) Pastoral Care and Suffering: Illness and Loss g) Crisis Pastoral Care and Pastoral Therapy

30

TPTH7976

In-depth Study in Pastoral Care II: Pastoral Care to Law Offenders and Victims of Crime: a) Introduction to the Pastoral Care to Law Offenders and Victims of

Crime b) Pastoral Theological Conceptualisation of the Law Offenders

Environment and Science c) Pastoral Theological Conceptualisation of the victims of Crime’s

Environment and Science d) Practice and Theory of Pastoral Models to Law Offenders and

Victims of Crime

30

TPTH7977

In-depth Study in Pastoral Care III: Narrative Pastoral Therapy: a) Introduction to Narrative Pastoral Therapy b) Narrative Pastoral Therapy and Practical Theology c) Pastoral Theological Conceptualisation of Narrative Pastoral

Therapy d) Narrative Pastoral Therapy Employed within a Therapeutic Context e) Mastering and Exploring Narrative Pastoral Therapeutic Techniques

30

TPTH7978

In-depth Study in Pastoral Care IV: Corpus Selection

30

TPTH7981

In-depth Study in Faith Formation II: Intergenerational Formation for a Postmodern Society: a) The Context of Intergenerational Ministry b) Praxeological Foundations of Intergenerational Ministry c) Futuristic Spiritual-Moral Leadership Formation d) Intergenerational Formation and Ministry Practices e) Missional Intergenerational Practice and Action Methods

30

TPTH7983

In-depth Study in Faith Formation IV: Corpus Selection

30

TPTH7984

In-depth Study in Homiletics I: Influential Theologians as Preachers: a) Introduction: Systematic Theology and Preaching b) Reading Sermons in Context c) Corpus Selection of Influential Patristic, Protestant, Modern and

South African Theologians and their Sermons

30


PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

MODULE CODE


TPTH7985

In-depth Study in Homiletics II: Prophetic Preaching: a) Introduction to Prophetic Preaching b) Preaching of Particular Biblical Genres c) Reading some Prophets’ Sermons d) Preaching Social Justice and Reconciliation

30

TPTH7986

In-depth Study in Homiletics III: Homiletics in conversation with: a) Introduction to the Practice of Preaching b) Homiletics and Biblical Sciences c) Homiletics and Systematic Theology d) Homiletics and Congregational Studies e) Homiletics and Public Theology f) Homiletics and Pastoral Care g) Homiletics and Communication h) Homiletics and Liturgy

30

TPTH7987

In-depth Study in Liturgy I: Political Worship: a) Introduction to Liturgy and Politics b) Sacraments and Justice c) Sacraments and Reconciliation d) Prayer and Kingdom

30

TPTH7970


BIBLICAL STUDIES AND HERMENEUTICS


TBSH7971 TBSH7981

Advanced Study in General and Theological Hermeneutics: Historical Development and Contemporary Trends

40

TBSH7972 TBSH7982

Trends in Research, Textual Criticism, Canonics, Theology, Ethics and Exegesis of the Old Testament

40

TBSH7973 TBSH7983

Trends in Research, Textual Criticism, Canonics, Theology, Ethics and Exegesis of the New Testament

40

TBSH7970 TBSH7980


BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY


TBSP7971 TBSP7981

Introduction to Spirituality and Spiritual Hermeneutics 40

TBSP7972 TBSP7982

Spirituality of a Specific Bible Book or Corpus 40

TBSP7973 TBSP7983

Reception of the Spirituality of a Bible Book or Corpus 40

TBSP7970 TBSP7980



SPIRITUALITY


TSPR7971 TSPR7981

Advanced Study in Spirituality as Academic Discipline: a) Definition b) Methodology c) State of Scholarship d) Historical Overview and Diversity

40

TSPR7972 TSPR7982

Advanced Study in the Bible and Spirituality: a) Spirituality in the Bible b) Reception of the Bible in Spirituality c) Spiritual Reading of the Bible

40

TSPR7973 TSPR7983

Advanced Study in Practices of Spirituality: a) Dynamics of Growth and Transformation b) Practices like Prayer, Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation,

Retraite, Inter-religious Engagement

40

TSPR7970 TSPR7980


THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA

ACADEMIC STAFF 91


The Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa was founded in 2009, resulting from the strategic partnership of Yale University and the University of the Free State. The Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa at the UFS is the hub of an African (online) network of educational partners providing accessible, affordable and academically credible programmes in historical theology, primary sources and religious history. The centre offers programmes in the following qualifications:

Bachelor of Theology Honours (Historical Theology)

Master of Theology (Historical Theology)

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Historical Theology) The centre is seated in the Office of the Vice-Rector: Research and awards its qualifications in the Faculty of Theology. For further information, visit http://edwards.ufs.ac.za

ACADEMIC STAFF

Director Vacant

http://edwards.ufs.ac.za/




BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS161

The following Honours Degree is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF Exit Level 8:

QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE

TOTAL CREDITS


One year162

BThHons B9632 BC960232 96021 128

Information

The Bachelor of Theology Honours Degree is a postgraduate specialisation programme. It serves to consolidate and deepen the student’s expertise in a particular theological discipline and to develop her/his research capacity in the methodology, theory and techniques of the particular discipline. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence, and includes conducting of research under supervision.

Admission

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Theology Honours Degree, a student must be in possession of:

i. a BTh or BA (Theology) Degree at NQF Exit Level 7; or ii. an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Exit Level 7; or iii. an Advanced Diploma in Theology at NQF Exit Level 7; or iv. an equivalent qualification at NQF Exit Level 7; or v. an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, subject to the UFS Recognition of Prior Learning policy. vi. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


Progression

Completion of the Bachelor of Theology Honours programme may meet the minimum admission requirements for a Master’s Degree in Theology.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Theology Honours Degree requires a minimum of 128 credits at NQF Level 8, and takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete. The field of specialisation is Historical Theology.

Students register for six modules, of which Research Methods and Theory and a Research Report are compulsory.

161 No new students will be allowed to register for degree programmes in the Jonathan Edwards Centre

Africa for 2017. 162 Part-time students also have the opportunity to complete the qualification over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second and following year of study without any interruption of study.

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS 93

Each module can be taken in either the first or the second semester. The curriculum must be compiled based on academic advice from the head of department in collaboration with the programme director.



Research Report 8 THTH6810 or THTH6820 32

Research Methods and Theory

8 THTH6811 or THTH6821 16



MODULE NQF


Archival Studies 8 THTH6812 or THTH6822 20

Advanced Study in Theoretical Aspects of Historical Theology as Discipline


Advanced Study in Trajectories of Historical Theology


Advanced Study in Trajectories of Philosophical Theology


Introduction to Jonathan Edwards Studies


Appropriate modules from Humanities163

8 XXXXXXXX or XXXXXXXX 20


TOTAL CREDITS 128

163 Students may offer appropriate modules to a maximum of 40 credits from the Humanities, e.g. History, History of Art, Classical Languages and Philosophy.

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Structured) 94

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Structured)164


QUALIFICATION MIN.

PERIOD OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE TOTAL

CREDITS

Master of Theology

One year165 MTh B9702 BC970232 97021 180

Information

The Master of Theology Degree is a Master’s Degree by coursework and a mini-dissertation. It differs from the Master of Theology Degree with study code 9708, which is a Master’s Degree by dissertation. This MTh Degree maintains a high level of proficiency, offering specialised training in one theological discipline. A third of the degree consists of a research project of 60 credits, culminating in the acceptance of a mini-dissertation. The degree exposes the student to a broader spectrum of insights in the chosen field of speciality in terms of in-depth theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. This will enable students to deal critically with complex issues both systematically and creatively within professional and academic contexts. The degree prepares graduates for specialised professional employment. Admission

In order to be admitted to the Master of Theology Degree, a student must:

i. be in possession of a professional BDiv (NQF Exit Level 8); or ii. be in possession of a BTh Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or iii. be in possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (NQF Exit Level 8); or iv. be in possession of an Honours Degree in Theology (NQF Exit Level 8); or v. be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and vi. have obtained a weighted average of at least 60%; or vii. have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the modules (at highest NQF Level) in the discipline in

which he/she is to proceed;166 and viii. have completed (or is still to complete) a module (or equivalent) in Theological Research

Methodology at NQF Level 8.167 ix. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


Progression

Completion of the Master of Theology programme may meet the minimum admission requirements for admission to a cognate Doctoral Degree. Curriculum


Africa for 2017. 165 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the degree over two academic years, with the prerequisite that the student registers for half the modules in the first year and for the other half in the second year and following year of study without any interruption of study. 166 On recommendation of the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board. 167 Students who did not complete a module in Theological Research Methodology, register for TRES4800 and complete the qualification with 196 credits.

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Structured) 95

The curriculum for the Master of Theology Degree requires a minimum of 180 credits at NQF Level 9, and takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete. The field of specialisation is Historical Theology.

This programme is offered in the Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa. It entails five modules, cognate with the discipline. The curriculum must be compiled based upon academic advice from the Director of the Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa in collaboration with the programme director.

Students register for five modules, of which Research Methodology and the mini-dissertation are compulsory.

Each module can be taken in either the first or the second semester.


MODULE NQF


Mini-dissertation 9 TJES7970 or TJES7980 60

Research Methodology Historical Theology

9 TJES7975 or TJES7985 30


THREE ELECTIVE MODULES FROM THE LIST

MODULE NQF


Jonathan Edwards Studies 9 TJES7971 or TJES7981 30

In-depth Study of the History of Modern Evangelical Theology


In-depth Study of the Preaching and Sermons of Edwards


In-depth Studies on the Influence of Early-American Theology in Africa: Jonathan Edwards and Africa


In-depth Study of Historical Theology


In-depth Study of Philosophical Theology


Appropriate modules from Humanities168

9 XXXXXXXX or XXXXXXXX 30


TOTAL CREDITS 180

168 Students may offer appropriate modules to a maximum of 60 credits from the Humanities, e.g. History, History of Art, Classical Languages and Philosophy.

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Research) 96

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Research)169

The following Master’s Degree is presented in the Faculty of Theology at NQF

QUALIFICATION MIN.

PERIOD OF STUDY



DEGREE CODE TOTAL

CREDITS

Master of Theology

One year170 MTh B9802 BC980232 98021 180

Information

The Master of Theology Degree is a Master’s Degree by dissertation. It differs from the Master of Theology Degree with study code 9709, which is a Master’s Degree by coursework and a mini-dissertation. This MTh Degree maintains a high level of proficiency, offering specialised training in one theological discipline. It consists of the completion of an advanced in-depth research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. The degree exposes the student to self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems in the chosen field of speciality in terms of in-depth theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. This will enable students to deal critically with complex issues both systematically and creatively within professional and academic contexts. The degree prepares graduates for specialised professional employment and continued study. It is compulsory for students who do the Master of Theology (with specialisation in Historical Theology) Degree to submit a research proposal (title registration) on the prescribed form, for approval by the Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa within six months after first registration.

It is the student’s responsibility, with approval of the supervisor, to give notice of the intent to submit. The deadlines for notice of submission are:




i. the first working day of February if notification was given in October ii. the first working day of July if notification was given in April.

Admission

To be admitted to the Master of Theology Degree, a student must:

i. be in possession of a professional BDiv (NQF Exit Level 8); or ii. BTh Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or iii. be in possession of an Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (NQF Exit Level 8); or iv. be in possession of an appropriate Honours Degree (NQF Level 8); or be in possession of an

equivalent qualification; and v. have obtained a weighted average of at least 60%; or vi. have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the modules (at highest NQF Level) in the discipline in

which he/she is to proceed;171 and

169 No new students will be allowed to register for degree programs in the Jonathan Edwards Centre

Africa for 2017. 170 Part-time students have the opportunity to complete the degree over two academic years. 171 On recommendation of the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board.

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Research) 97

vii. have completed (or is still to complete) a module (or equivalent) in Theological Research Methodology NQF Level 8. 172

viii. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA http://www.saqa.org.za/).

Progression

Completion of the Master of Theology Degree may meet the minimum admission requirements for admission to a cognate Doctoral Degree. Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master of Theology Degree requires a minimum of 180 credits at NQF Level 9 and takes a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) to complete. The degree consists of a dissertation. The field of specialisation is Historical Theology.

ONE COMPULSORY MODULE

MODULE NQF LEVEL


Historical Theology 9 THTH8901 180

TOTAL CREDITS 180

172 Students who did not complete a module in Theological Research Methodology register for TRES4800 and complete the qualification with 196 credits.

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY 98

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY173


Qualification

Min. Period

of Study Abbreviation Programme

Code Academic Plan

Code Degree Code Total

Credits

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Two years

PhD B9904 BC990432 99041 360

Information

The Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Degree requires of candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level, culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. Candidates are required to demonstrate high-level research capability, making a significant and original academic contribution.

It is compulsory for students who do the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (with specialisation in Historical Theology) Degree to submit a research proposal (title registration), on the prescribed form, for approval

by the Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa within six months after first registration.

It is the student’s responsibility, with approval of the supervisor, to give notice of the intent to submit. The

deadlines for notice of submission are:

i) before or on the last working day of October of the preceding year for graduating during the June

graduation ceremony; or



i) the first working day of February if notification was given in October

ii) the first working day of July if notification was given in April.

The completed thesis must be justified before the faculty board.174

Admission

To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Degree, a candidate must:

i) be in possession of an appropriate Master’s Degree (NQF Exit Level 9); or ii) be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and iii) must have obtained a weighted average of at least 65%; or iv) must have obtained a mark of at least 65% in the modules (at highest NQF Level) in the discipline

in which he/she is to proceed.175


Africa for 2017. 174 A student may be exempted from the justification of her/his thesis on the recommendation of the head of department with notification to the research committee. 175 On recommendation of the head of department or programme director and with approval of the faculty board.

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY 99

The department and field in which the student wishes to specialise may require a written research proposal, which has to be orally defended in the department as part of the admission process. It is the responsibility of the student to enquire about the specific procedures before application and registration.

Curriculum The curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree requires a minimum of 360 credits at NQF Level 10 and takes a minimum of two academic years (four semesters) to complete. The degree consists of a thesis. The field of specialisation is Historical Theology.

ONE COMPULSORY MODULE

MODULE NQF LEVEL


Historical Theology 10 THTH9100 360

TOTAL CREDITS 360

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA - CURRICULA


CURRICULA

The curricula of the various modules presented by the JECA are as follows:


HISTORICAL THEOLOGY


THTH6811 THTH6821

The student will be able to illustrate and discuss: - a systematic reflection, interpretation and arguing of the

theories, research methods and techniques relevant to Historical Theology; and

- the ability to implement an accurate reference system.

16

THTH6812 THTH6822

The student will be able to: - use systematic reflection, interpretation and arguing of the

theories and techniques relevant to archival studies; - argue coherent and detailed knowledge of the history of

archives in South Africa; - do accurate interrogation of multiple sources of knowledge

and to evaluate knowledge and processes of knowledge production related to archival studies;

- describe and comment upon the preservation and retrieval of primary sources in archives;

- detailed knowledge of digital preservation and dissemination of primary sources;

- to guide archival-based research projects; - operate effectively within, or manage an archive; and - communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions

related to archives to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

30

THTH6813 THTH6823

The student will be able to: - argue coherent and detailed knowledge of Historical Theology

as an academic discipline; - investigate multiple primary sources as resources of

knowledge related to Historical Theology; - describe, reflect and critically comment upon advanced

scholarship in Historical Theology; - devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems,

using ideas, methods and/or techniques in identifying historical-theological trajectories; and

- critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, trajectories of thinking and abstract concepts typical of Historical Theology as discipline.

30

THTH6814 THTH6824

The student will be able to: - interrogate and interpret primary sources accurately; - identify and describe trajectories of theological thinking within

the range of multiple primary sources; and - critically and coherently interpret trajectories of historical

Theology.

30

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA - CURRICULA BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY HONOURS 101

THTH6815 THTH6825

The student will be able to: - interrogate and interpret primary sources; - identify and describe trajectories of philosophical-theological

thinking within the range of multiple primary sources; and - critically and coherently interpret trajectories of philosophical

theology.

30

THTH6816 THTH6826

The student will be able to: - apply techniques to research the digital Edwards platform; - argue coherent and detailed knowledge of the field of study;

and - critically evaluate and interpret current research and

advanced scholarship.

30

THTH6810 THTH6820

The student will be able to: - reflect, interpret, argue and apply the theories, research

methods and techniques relevant to Historical Theology; and, in addition

- argue acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge of Historical Theology related to the theme of research;

- interrogate multiple sources of knowledge; - evaluate knowledge and processes of applicable knowledge

production; - analyse and evaluate differentiated sources of knowledge,

including scholarship and primary sources; - design an advanced research report; - devise and sustain a central argument, offered as the result of

original research; - take full responsibility for own work and use of sources,

indicated by an acceptable reference system; and - communicate information in terms of a written research

report, utilising advanced academic discourses

32

THE JONATHAN EDWARDS CENTRE AFRICA - CURRICULA MASTER OF THEOLOGY (Structured) 102


HISTORICAL THEOLOGY


TJES7971 TJES7981

The intellectual history of the life and work of Jonathan Edwards, Historical-Theological and Philosophical trajectories and development of Edwards’ thought

30

TJES7972 TJES7982

Historical development of modern evangelical thought from Jonathan Edwards to contemporary evangelicals, such as John Piper and Rick Warren

30

TJES7973 TJES7983

The study, structure and content of the sermons of Jonathan Edwards in their historical context

30

TJES7974 TJES7984

Jonathan Edwards’ views on Missiology and Theology contributing to the Mission of the London Missionary Society and Parish Evangelical Mission Society

30

TJES7970 TJES7980


THE INSTITUTE FOR RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

ACADEMIC STAFF 103


The Institute was founded at the University of the Free State with the desire to relate the university’s vision of academic excellence and the human embrace to the complex South African context. Therefore the institute’s core mandates are interdisciplinary research, institutional transformation and to function as a human rights desk. The institute offers a programme in the following qualification:

Master of Reconciliation and Social Cohesion The institute is seated in the Office of the Rector and awards this qualification in the Faculty of Theology.

ACADEMIC STAFF

Director Prof Andre Keet Academic Staff Prof Andre Keet Mr JC van der Merwe Mrs Dionne van Rheenen Ms Annelie de Man Dr Willy Nel Rev Anlene Taljaard Dr Christian Williams Prof Lis Lange Research associates, nationally and abroad


MASTER OF RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL COHESION

104




QUALIFICATION

MIN. PERIOD

OF STUDY


CODE

ACADEMIC PLAN CODE

DEGREE CODE TOTAL

CREDITS

Master of Reconciliation and Social Cohesion

Two years

MRecon&SocCoh B9737 BC973701 97370 180

Information The aim of the qualification is to educate and train students as researchers and scholars in the specialist knowledge required for reconciliation and social cohesion in the contemporary world. In this qualification, students will be exposed to a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence regarding reconciliation and social cohesion to enable graduates to contribute to positive societal shifts. Students will acquire, through the well-designed modules and a research project, a conceptual understanding that enables them to critically evaluate methodologies, current research and advanced scholarship in the field of reconciliation and social cohesion as well as undertake research within the field. This qualification intends to deliver graduates who will demonstrate a systematic understanding of in-depth knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and new insights at the cutting edge in reconciliation and social cohesion. It will provide students with a solid foundation for understanding and researching reconciliation and social cohesion issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Admission

To be admitted to the Master of Reconciliation and Social Cohesion Degree, a student must:

i. be in possession of an Honours Degree (NQF Exit Level 8); or ii. be in possession of an equivalent qualification; and iii. must have obtained a weighted average of at least 65%; and iv. the candidate must write a 2 000-word essay serving as preliminary proposal; and v. the candidate must be willing to be interviewed. vi. All foreign qualifications offered for admission must be accompanied by a verification certificate


Progression

Completion of the Master in Reconciliation and Social Cohesion Degree may meet the minimum admission requirements of a Doctoral Degree.

http://www.saqa.org.za/


MASTER OF RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL COHESION 105

Curriculum The curriculum for the Master’s Degree in Reconciliation and Social Cohesion requires a minimum of 180 credits at NQF Level 9 and takes a minimum of two academic years (four semesters) to complete. The degree consists of three compulsory modules, which includes a Research Project as well as two elective modules.


MODULE NQF LEVEL


Theoretical and Epistemological Frames (Discourse and Disruptions)

9 RTEF7900 30

Researching Reconciliation and Social Cohesion

9 RRSC7900 30

Mini-dissertation 9 RCRP7900 90



MODULE NQF LEVEL


Dignity and difference and the challenges relating to reconciliation and social cohesion

9 RDDC7900 15

Justice, Democracy and Wellness 9 RJDW7900 15

Part 1: Public Theology and Liberating Justice

Part 2: The liturgies of a life together

9 RPTL7900 15

Mourning, Forgiveness, Trauma and Memory

9 RMTF7900 15


THE INSTITUTE FOR RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE - CURRICULA MASTER OF RECONCILIATION AND SOCIAL COHESION 106

CURRICULA

The curricula of the various modules presented by the Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice:



RTEF7900 This module focuses on the status of scholarship in the field; diverse in orientations; eclectic and inclusive of interpretive schemes; adventurous in thinking; and productive as praxis.

30

RRSC7900 This module focuses on innovative and specialised research frames, approaches and techniques in the fields of reconciliation and social cohesion.

30

RCRP7900 Students will do a supervised research project on a relevant selected topic within the field of reconciliation and social cohesion.

90

RDDC7900

Categories of difference, such as race, ethnicity and gender were made through historical processes and in relationship to one another. This module focuses on the complexities of pluri-cultural societies and the challenges in the realm of accommodating both difference and equality.

15

RJDW7900

The concept of justice in its various manifestations is investigated. Explicit links to human wellness are to be made, drawing from critical community psychology understandings of psycho-political validity in the dispensing of justice. Democracy is explored as a process in the unfolding of social justice. The notion of democracy as spectacle vs. democracy of proximity is fleshed out. Personal, relational and collective wellness is problematised from a justice and democracy perspective.

15

RPTL7900

The South African reconciliation process is plagued by the politics of meaning and systemic injustices. This module focuses on the possibility and the nature of theological responses to contemporary public issues. On the possibility of dialogue, it engages with the meaning of “public” in public theology and the politics of meaning. On the nature of theological responses, it critically engages with the notion of liberating justice as a theological approach to the politics of meaning and systemic injustices. Life together in South Africa is shaped by influences such as religion, the Apartheid past, modernity and globalisation. These narratives shape the embodied structures and the ethos of life in communion. The module focuses on the challenges and promises of the dynamic nature of life in communion embedded in Christ and embodied in the shaped reality. Reflections on liturgies serve as the loci within time (present, past, future), traditions (rituals, ecumenism), context and culture (global, local) where embodied life in communion becomes possible and a celebration.

15

RMTF7900

If reconciliation is indeed a permanent social demand, how do we weave big and small ‘moments of reconciliation’ into interpretative schemes that can guide practices towards a legitimate project of social justice?

15

ANNEX A MODULE CODES CONVERSION TABLE

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ANNEX A

MODULE CODES CONVERSION TABLE

NEW CODE OLD CODE NAME

AGAH1508 AFA108 Academic Language Course in Afrikaans

CLGR1508 GRK114 GRK124


CLGR2608 GRK214 GRK224


CLLT1608 LAT108 Latin Language, Literature and Cultural Background

CLLT2608 LAT214 LAT224


CSIL1511 BRS111 Computer Literacy

EALH1508 ALC108 English Academic Language Course

TRRS1514 GDD114 Religion and Social Milieu

TREP1522 RLO122 A Survey of the Religions of South Africa and the Education of Religion in the Primary and Intermediate Phase

TRES1542 RLO142 A Survey of the Religions of South Africa and the Education of Religion in the Senior and FET phase

TRID1522 GDD142 Introduction to the Study of Religion and Development in the Study of Religion over the Centuries

TRCR2614 GDD214 The Christian Religion

TRAI2624 GDD224 African Indigenous Religions and African Indigenous Churches

TRHB3714 GDD314 Hinduism and Buddhism

TRJI3724 GDD324 Judaism and Islam

HEBR1514 HEB114 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew

HEBR1624 HEB124 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prose

HEBR2614 HEB214 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prophetic Texts

HEBR2724 HEB224 Hebrew in its Ancient Context

MTDH1508 MTH108 Mathematical Literacy

SCLL1508 VBL108 Skills and Competencies in Lifelong Learning

TBMM7940TBMM7950 BMM855 Mini-dissertation in Bible Translation Management

TBMM7941TBMM7951 BMM840 Theology, Religion Studies and Culture

TBMM7942TBMM7952 BMM841 Bible Translation and Linguistics

TBMM7943TBMM7953 BMM842 Management and Leadership for Bible Translators

TBSH7970TBSH7980 BIB895 Mini-dissertation in Biblical Studies and Hermeneutics

TBSH7971TBSH7981 BIB880 In-depth Study of Hermeneutics

TBSH7972TBSH7982 BIB881 In-depth Study of the Old Testament

TBSH7973TBSH7983 BIB882 In-depth Study of the New Testament

TBSP7970TBSP7980 BSP895 Mini-dissertation in Biblical Spirituality

TBSP7971TBSP7981 BSP880 In-depth Study of Spirituality (Introduction) and Spiritual Hermeneutics

TBSP7972TBSP7982 BSP881 In-depth Study of the Spirituality of a Specific Bible Book/Corpus

TBSP7973TBSP7983 BSP882 In-depth Study of the Reception of the Spirituality of a Specific Bible Book/Corpus

TBSP8901 BSP800 Biblical Spirituality



TBTL7940 TBTL7950

BTL855 Mini-dissertation in Bible Translation

TBTL7941 TBTL7951

BTL840 Biblical Hermeneutics, Exegesis and Theology

TBTL7942 TBTL7952

BTL841 Theory and Practice of Bible Translation

TBTL7943 TBTL7953

BTL842 Linguistics for Bible Translators

ANNEX A

MODULE CODES CONVERSION TABLE 108

TBTL7944 TBTL7954

None Advanced Topics in Linguistics for Bible Translators

TBTL7945 TBTL7955

None Advanced Topics in the Theory and Practice of Bible Translation

TBTL7946 TBTL7956

None Advanced Topics in Biblical Languages for Bible Translators

TBTL9100 BTL900 Bible Translation

TBTL9101 BTL905 Bible Translation

TCAT1528 THCT1528

African Theology HCT138

TCBH1518 THCT1518

Bible and Hermeneutics HCT118

TCCL1528 THCT2528HCT148 Christian Leadership

TCPC1518 THCT2518

Pastoral Care HCT128

TELG1614 EKL114 Study of General and African Church History 1

TELG1714 EKL514 Studies in Church History and Church Polity

TELG2714 EKL214 Study of General and African Church History 2

TELG3712 EKL312 Study of Church History 3

TELG3732 EKL332 Study of Church Polity

TELG4814 EKL414 Advanced Study of General and African Church History

TELG5804 EKL614 TELG5814

Advanced Studies in Church History and Church Polity

TELG6810TELG6820 EKL695 Research Report in Church History and Polity

TELG6811TELG6821 EKL660 Research Methodology and Theory

TELG6812TELG6822 EKL661 Advanced Study of Theoretical Aspects of Ecclesiology as a Theological Discipline

TELG6813TELG6823 EKL662 Advanced Studies in the History of the Church and Theology in Africa

TELG6814TELG6824 EKL663 Studies in General Church History 33-2000

TELG6815TELG6825 EKL664 Advanced Studies in Church Polity and the History of Doctrine

TELG7900 EKL815 Mini-dissertation Church History and Polity

TELG7914 EKL810 TELG7901

a) The Work of the Church b) Contemporary African and South African Church History

TELG7906 EKL869 In-depth Study of Church History and Polity: Meta-theoretical Questions, Church History of Africa, General Church History, History of Doctrine, Church polity

TELG7916/TELG7926 EKL868 In-depth Study of Church History and Polity

TELG7966 EKL875 Mini-dissertation in New Church History and Polity

TELG8901 EKL800 Church History and Polity

TELG9100 EKL900 Ecclesiology

TELG9101 EKL905 Church History and Polity

TIDA7902 New Interdisciplinary Research Project

TIDT7912 New Theorising Interdisciplinarity in Theology

THTH6810THTH6820 NONE Research Report in Historical Theology

THTH6811THTH6821 NONE Research Methods and Theory

THTH6812THTH6822 NONE Archival Studies

THTH6813THTH6823 NONE Advanced Study in Theoretical Aspects of Historical Theology as Discipline

THTH6814THTH6824 NONE Advanced Study in Trajectories of Historical Theology

THTH6815THTH6825 NONE Advanced Study in Trajectories of Philosophical Theology

THTH6816THTH6826 NONE Introduction to Jonathan Edwards Studies

THTH8901 HTH800 Historical Theology

THTH9100 HTH900 Historical Theology

TJES7970 TJES7980

JES895 Mini-dissertation in Historical Theology

TJES7971 TJES7981

JES880 Jonathan Edwards Studies

TJES7972 JES881 In-depth Study of the History of Modern Evangelical Theology

ANNEX A


TJES7982

TJES7973 TJES7983

JES882 In-depth Study of the Preaching and Sermons of Edwards

TJES7974 TJES7984

JES883 In-depth Studies on the Influence of Early-American Theology in Africa: Jonathan Edwards and Africa

TJES7975 TJES7985

NONE Research Methodology Historical Theology

TJES7976 TJES7986

NONE In-depth Study of Historical Theology

TJES7977 TJES7987

NONE In-depth Study of Philosophical Theology

TMIS1724 TMI524 Studies in the Theology of Mission in Modern Africa

TMIS3714 TMI314 Study of Missiology 1

TMIS4814 TMI414 Advanced Study of Missiology A: Methodology in Mission

TMIS4834 TMI434 Advanced Study of Missiology B: Mission, Africa and the World

TMIS5804 TMI624 TMIS5824

Advanced Studies in the Theology of Mission in the Modern World

TMIS6810 TMIS6820

TMI695 Research Report in Missiology

TMIS6811 TMIS6821

TMI660 Research Methodology and Theory

TMIS6812 TMIS6822

TMI661 Studies in Recent Mission History

TMIS6813 TMIS6823

TMI662 Advanced Studies in Mission Theology and the Practical Application of Mission

TMIS6814 TMIS6824

TMI663 Specialised Missiological Ministries

TMIS6815 TMIS6825

TMI664 Advanced Studies in the Theology of Religion and Contemporary Society

TMIS7900 TMI815 Mini-dissertation Missiology

TMIS7924 TMI810 TMIS7901

In-depth Study of Missiological Issues and Practice

TMIS7906 TMI869 In-depth Study of Missiology: Theology, Theology of Religions in the Contemporary Context, Missiological Ministries and Challenges, Mission History

TMIS7916 TMIS7926

TMI868 In-depth Study of Missiology

TMIS7966 TMI875 Mini-dissertation in Missiology

TMIS8901 TMI800 Missiology



TNTT1624 NTT124 Introduction to the New Testament

TNTT1724 NTT524 Studies in the Exegesis, Theology and Hermeneutics of the New Testament

TNTT1744 NTT544 Studies in the Exposition, Message and Hermeneutics of the New Testament

TNTT2724 NTT224 Study of the New Testament 1

TNTT3724 NTT324 Study of the New Testament

TNTT3744 NTT344 Study of the New Testament

TNTT4824 NTT424 Advanced Study of the New Testament

TNTT4844 NTT444 Advanced Study of the New Testament

TNTT5804 NTT624 TNTT5824

Advanced Studies in the Exegesis/ Exposition, Theology and Hermeneutics of the New Testament

TNTE5804 NTT644 TNTT5844

Advanced Studies in the Exegesis/ Exposition, Theology and Hermeneutics of the New Testament

TNTT6810TNTT6820 NTT695 Research Report in New Testament

TNTT6811TNTT6821 NTT660 Research Methodology and Theory

TNTT6812TNTT6822 NNT661 Textual Criticism of the New Testament, Hermeneutics of the New Testament, Exegetical Methods with Special Focus on the New Testament

ANNEX A


TNTT6813TNTT6823 NTT662 History of the New Testament Research, Canonical History of the New Testament, Introduction to the Books of the New Testament

TNTT6814TNTT6824 NTT663 Theoretical Aspects of Historical Research, Background of the New Testament, History of the New Testament

TNTT6815TNTT6825 NTT664 Exegesis of Selected Parts of the New Testament

TNTT6816 TNTT6826

NTT665 Introduction to the Theology of the New Testament

TNTT7900 NTT815 Mini-Dissertation New Testament

TNTT7901 NTT810 In-depth Study and Application of the New Testament

TNTT7902 NTT811 In-depth Study and Application of the New Testament

TNTT7906 NTT869 In-depth Study of New Testament: Introduction, Exegesis, Hermeneutics, Theology Pre 2017: Exposition included in module

TNTT7916TNTT7926 NTT868 In-depth Study of New Testament

TNTT7966 NTT875 Mini-dissertation in New Testament

TNTT8901 NTT800 New Testament



TOTT1614 OTT114 Introduction to the Old Testament

TOTT1714 OTT514 Studies in the Exegesis (or Exposition), Theology and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

TOTT1734 OTT534 Studies in the Exegesis (or Exposition), Theology and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

TOTT2714 OTT214 Study of the Old Testament




TOTT4814 OTT414 Advanced Study of the Old Testament

TOTT4834 OTT434 Advanced Study of the Old Testament

TOTT5804 OTT614 TOTT5814

Advanced Studies in the Exegesis, Theology and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

TOTT5834 OTT634 Advanced Studies in the Exegesis/ Exposition, Theology and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

TOTT6810TOTT6820 OTT695 Research Report in Old Testament

TOTT6811TOTT6821 OTT660 Research Methodology and Theory

TOTT6812TOTT6822 OTT661 Methodology of Exegesis and Hermeneutics of the Old Testament

TOTT6813TOTT6823 OTT662 Advanced Introduction to the Books of the Old Testament and Canonical History of the Old Testament

TOTT6814TOTT6824 OTT663 History of Israel and The Cultural-Historical Background of the Old Testament

TOTT6815TOTT6825 OTT664 Theology of the Old Testament

TOTT7900 OTT815 Mini-Dissertation in Old Testament


In-depth Study and Application of the Old Testament


In-depth Study and Application of the Old Testament

TOTT7906 OTT869 In-depth Study of Old Testament: Introduction, Exegesis, Hermeneutics, Theology

TOTT7916TOTT7926 OTT868 In-depth Study of Old Testament

TOTT7966 OTT875 Mini-dissertation in Old Testament

TOTT8901 OTT800 Old Testament



TPTH1724 PTH504 Studies in Practical Theology and Ministry

TPTH3714 PTH314 Study of Practical Theology 1

TPTH3724 PTH324 Study of Practical Theology 2

TPTH4800 PTH455 Applied Research Methodology in Practical Theology

TPTH4804 PTH404 Advanced Study of Practical Theology

TPTH5800 New In-depth Study of Themes in Practical Theology, Specialised Ministries and Practicum

ANNEX A


TPTH5801 (discontinue 2017)

PTH604 Advanced Studies in Practical Theology and Ministry

TPTH5806 PTH655 Research Report in Practical Theology

TPTH6800 PTH695 Research Report in Practical Theology

TPTH6801 PTH660 Research Methodology and Theory

TPTH6802 PTH661 Advanced Introduction to Practical Theology as Academic Discipline

TPTH6803 PTH662 Advanced Studies in Pastoral Care I

TPTH6805 PTH664 Advanced Studies in Pastoral Care III

TPTH6806 PTH665 Advanced Studies in Pastoral Care IV

TPTH6807 PTH666 Advanced Studies in Congregational Studies I

TPTH6809 PTH668 Advanced Studies in Congregational Studies III

TPTH6811 PTH670 Advanced Studies in Faith Formation II

TPTH6813 PTH672 Advanced Study in Homiletics

TPTH7900 PTH815 Mini-dissertation in Practical Theology

TPTH7901 PTH810 In-depth Study of Themes in Practical Theology, Specialised Ministries and Practicum

TPTH7904 New In-depth Study of Research Methodology and Theory in Practical Theology

TPTH7906 PTH869 In-depth Study of Practical Theology: Pastoral Care, Congregational Studies, Faith Formation and Education, Liturgy, Homiletics and Communication Theology

TPTH7916 PTH868 In-depth Study of Practical Theology



TPTH7971 PTH880 In-depth Study of Congregational Studies I

TPTH7972 PTH881 In-depth Study of Congregational Studies II

TPTH7973 PTH882 In-depth Study of Congregational Studies III

TPTH7974 PTH883 In-depth Study of Congregational Studies IV

TPTH7975 PTH884 In-depth Study of Pastoral Care I

TPTH7976 PTH886 In-depth Study of Pastoral Care II

TPTH7977 PTH887 In-depth Study of Pastoral Care III

TPTH7978 PTH888 In-depth Study of Pastoral Care IV

TPTH7981 PTH890 In-depth Study of Faith Formation II

TPTH7983 PTH892 In-depth Study of Faith Formation IV

TPTH7984 NONE In-depth Study in Homiletics I

TPTH7985 NONE In-depth Study in Homiletics II

TPTH7986 NONE In-depth Study in Homiletics III

TPTH7987 NONE In-depth Study in Liturgy I

TPTH8901 PTH800 Practical Theology



TPTM7906 New Advanced Study in Practical Theology and Ministry

TRES1714

OTT555 NTT555 EKL555 SYS555 PTH555 TMI555 RLS555


TRES1724

OTT555 NTT555 EKL555 SYS555 PTH555 TMI555 RLS555


TRES4800 OTT455 NTT455 EKL455


ANNEX A


SYS455 TMI455 RLS455

TRLS1714 RLS514 Studies in the Ethics And Values of Religion

TRLS3624 RLS324 Study of Religion 1

TRLS5814 RLS614 Advanced Studies in Comparative Hermeneutics of Religions

TRLS6810TRLS6820 RLS695 Research Report in Religion Studies

TRLS6811TRLS6821 RLS660 Research Methodology and Theory

TRLS6812TRLS6822 RLS661 Advanced Study in the History of Religion

TRLS6813TRLS6823 RLS662 Advanced Study in the Writings of (a) Religion(s)

TRLS6814TRLS6824 RLS663 Advanced Study in the Doctrines and Teachings of (a) Religion(s)

TRLS6815TRLS6825 RLS664 Advanced Study in the Ethics and Values of (a) Religion(s)

TRLS7900 RLS815 Mini-dissertation in Religion Studies

TRLS7901 RLS810 In-depth Study of Themes in Religion Studies

TRLS7906 RLS869 In-depth Study of Religion Studies: Ethics and Values of Religions, Writings of Religions, Doctrines and Teachings of Religions, History of Religions

TRLS7916/TRLS7926 RLS868 In-depth Study of Religion Studies

TRLS7966 RLS875 Mini-dissertation in Religion Studies

TRLS8901 RLS800 Religion Studies



TSPR7970TSPR7980 SPR895 Mini-dissertation in Spirituality

TSPR7971TSPR7981 SPR880 In-depth Study of Spirituality as Discipline

TSPR7972TSPR7982 SPR881 In-depth Study of Scripture and Spirituality

TSPR7973TSPR7983 SPR882 In-depth Study of Spiritual Practices

TSPR8901 SPR800 Spirituality



TSYS1624 SYS124 Study of Systematic Theology 1

TSYS1724 SYS524 Studies in Systematic Theology and Ethics

TSYS2724 SYS224 Systematic Theology 2

TSYS3724 SYS324 Study of Systematic Theology 3

TSYS4824 SYS424 Advanced Study of Systematic Theology

TSYS5804 SYS624 TSYS5824

Advanced Studies in Systematic Theology and Ethics

TSYS6810TSYS6820 SYS695 Research Report in Systematic Theology

TSYS6811TSYS6821 SYS660 Research Methodology and Theory

TSYS6812TSYS6822 SYS661 Advanced Studies in Systematic Theology

TSYS6813TSYS6823 SYS662 Advanced Studies in Ethics

TSYS6814TSYS6824 SYS663 Advanced Studies in Apologetics

TSYS6815TSYS6825 SYS664 Advanced Studies in Spirituality

TSYS6816TSYS6826 SYS665 History of Post-Enlightenment Theology

TSYS7900 SYS815 Mini-dissertation in Systematic Theology

TSYS7924 SYS810 TSYS7901

In-depth Study and Application of Systematic Theology and Ethics

TSYS7906 SYS869 In-depth Study of Systematic Theology: Introduction, Ethics, Apologetics, Post Enlightenment Theology

TSYS7916TSYS7926 SYS868 In-depth Study of Systematic Theology

TSYS7966 SYS875 Mini-dissertation in Systematic Theology

TSYS8901 SYS800 Systematic Theology



UFS101 NONE Undergraduate Core Curriculum

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